Providing Livelihoods, Helping Farmers in Thanh Hoa Sustainably Escape Poverty (2024-2029)
- Assisted 232 low-income households in building duck houses and applying sustainable farming practices.
- Coordinated the distribution of 22,160 high-quality Mavin Cherry ducklings, feed, and veterinary medicine.
- Supported training sessions on biosecurity, nutrition, and market access for local farmers.
- Monitored household progress and compiled field data for World Vision’s impact reporting.
Project Impact 2025 (Thanh Hoa)
Average profit
per household
- Thuong Xuan – 6.0 million VND
- Quan Hoa – 6.9 million VND
- Nhu Xuan – 5.6 million VND
1,000+ households
projected to join in upcoming phases
3 districts
Thuong Xuan, Nhu Xuan, Quan Hoa
232 households
trained and equipped with ducks, feed, and technical support
- Technical & Capacity Building: Guidance on building duck houses, hands-on training, and continuous supervision (both online and in-field).
- Livestock, Feed & Veterinary Support: Provision of healthy, pre-vaccinated ducklings and 30-day feed supply, plus ongoing veterinary and nutrition consultation.
- Market Access: Regular price updates and connections to local traders, helping farmers diversify sales (fresh, roasted, or live ducks).
Partnership Overview
A pioneer in Vietnam’s high-tech agriculture with a fully integrated “Farm-to-Table” model, covering genetics, feed, farming, veterinary care, and food processing.
A leading child-focused NGO working with communities and governments to strengthen livelihoods and resilience, impacting over 200,000 children nationwide.
Together, they aim to improve income stability, promote sustainable agriculture, and enhance rural welfare by scaling inclusive livestock production and market integration.
Advantages & Challenges
Advantages
- Healthy duck breeds, fast growth, and high market demand
- Clear technical process with strong supervision
- Quick income return (within 50–60 days)
- High farmer engagement and cooperation
Challenges
- Uneven farm infrastructure across households
- Price fluctuations reducing profit margins
- Limited access to breeding ducks for small-scale restocking
Future Directions
Expand to more provinces and increase production cycles to 3–4 flocks per year.
Establish local access points for affordable feed, veterinary medicine, and ducklings.
Develop branding and packaging to introduce products into modern retail channels.
This internship allowed me to contribute directly to a program empowering rural farmers toward sustainable income and long-term resilience — connecting every step from ducklings to market access.