Our history
The Center for Research and Action for Inclusive Development (IDEA) was founded on 18 August 2006 as a non-profit organization of and for people with disabilities, under the Vietnam Fund for Supporting Technological Creations (VFST). In 2018, to expand its work, IDEA became a science and technology organization under the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA).
With nearly 20 years of experience, IDEA has always worked to build a fair society, remove barriers and promote the inclusion of people with disabilities and disadvantaged groups. Through innovative projects, IDEA has helped build capacity, enabling people with disabilities to live independently and contribute actively to their communities.
IDEA’s achievements would not have been possible without the valuable support and partnership of domestic and international donors and partners. This cooperation has helped IDEA successfully deliver many meaningful programs with a far-reaching impact on the lives of many people with disabilities.
Supporting livelihoods, improving quality of life and stabilizing incomes are also an important part of IDEA’s mission. These efforts help people with disabilities, ethnic minorities and other vulnerable groups take part in social life with confidence.
Main activities
1/ Scientific research:
- Carrying out research topics, projects and surveys to find innovative solutions that improve the quality of life of people with disabilities and disadvantaged groups.
- Advocating for policy implementation and working with the relevant authorities to make support for people with disabilities more effective.
2/ Science and technology services:
- Providing training on gender equality, reproductive health care, soft skills, organizational management, policy advocacy, fundraising, job seeking and other topics on request.
- Organizing communication events and working with stakeholders on awareness-raising events about gender equality, road safety, proactive health care and other social issues.
3/ Consulting and support:
- Designing projects that include people with disabilities in value chains; guiding people with disabilities towards stable employment; improving their access to social services; and renovating and building accessible facilities for people with disabilities.
- Promoting the right of women and girls with disabilities and other vulnerable groups to live free from violence through innovative approaches.