Can women, especially women with disabilities, participate in social activities, environmental protection, and climate change adaptation?
With proper support, including breaking down social prejudices, they absolutely can! Is it challenging? Definitely. But by discussing and finding suitable approaches together, they can participate effectively!
The Thanh Khê District Women’s Association for People with Disabilities in Da Nang is a great example. After two months of learning about the connection between energy, waste, and climate change, the women have made remarkable changes! Among the 40 participants:
Around 25 women now use reusable shopping bags to reduce plastic bag consumption.
About 15 women regularly bring their own cups, bottles, or food containers when buying coffee, soy milk, bubble tea, breakfast, etc.
More than 20 women save electricity, cooking gas, and fuel in their daily activities.
Many have even convinced their family and friends to take action. Some, while caring for relatives in hospitals, have persuaded other caregivers to bring reusable containers and bottles for food and drinks and to turn off unnecessary lights when there’s enough natural light.We truly appreciate their efforts and hope to see more support to spread these positive changes! 
Thúy Nga, Trainer at CAB Vietnam
