University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) regularly cooperates with NGOs in many fields, aiming to directly contribute to the realisation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This cooperation is implemented through three main forms:
+ Student volunteering: UEH partners with the Red Cross Society and social organisations to carry out blood‑donation activities, community charity, mobilising students to directly improve social welfare.
+ Research programmes: UEH cooperates with international non‑profit organisations in the fields of education and the environment, jointly implementing research and scientific conferences to enhance knowledge and sustainable‑development policy.
+ Development of educational resources: UEH collaborates with VietTESOL and AAEE (Asia Association of Education and Exchange) – educational NGOs – to build learning resources, facilitate student exchanges, and improve teaching capacity in the artificial‑intelligence era.
These collaborations not only enable students to directly participate in community programmes, but also expand academic and international partnership networks, while disseminating knowledge and sustainable‑action models. Consequently, UEH both raises social awareness of the SDGs and creates practical impacts on communities and the environment, in line with its strategy to become a multidisciplinary, sustainable, and socially responsible university.
Here are some of the results we have achieved.
| Activity (link) | Partner (NGO) | Activity description | Level | SDG contribution | Result – Impact |
| Voluntary Blood Donation Week – “Red Diary | Ho Chi Minh City Voluntary Blood Donation Center (Gov) | UEH students participated in voluntary blood donation, collaborating with the Red Cross Society and the Ho Chi Minh City Voluntary Blood Donation Center.
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Local | 1, 3, 17 | Attracted extensive participation from teachers and students.
Contributed VND 28,100,000 to the “Future Bright Spot” scholarship fund from 562 donations (nearly 196,700 units of blood). |
| Charitable Programme “Spring Sunshine 2024” | Young Doctors Association of Dak Lak Province (NGO); Buon Ma Thuot City Police (Gov); Central Highlands Regional Hospital (Gov/IO) | Student‑volunteering programme, fundraising, gift‑giving and support for poor households and vulnerable children in the community
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Local | 1, 3, 10 | Providing health examinations, free medicines and health counselling for about 300 residents.
Issuing more than 100 health‑insurance cards to disadvantaged minority groups. Helping raise awareness and enable people to access quality health services. |
| VietTESOL International Convention 2024 | English Research & Teaching Forum (VietTESOL) (NGO/Association); British Council (IO/NGO); RELO English Office of the U.S. Consulate (IO) | Co‑organising a conference on innovative English teaching in the AI era
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International, National | 4, 9, 17 | Establishing a reputable forum, gathering over 500 speakers/participants to discuss the latest trends in English teaching.
Providing practical strategies to help teachers integrate AI into classrooms. Developing learning resources, enhanced English‑teaching capacity, and connecting lecturers and researchers both domestically and abroad. |
| UEH-AAEE Student Exchange: Vietnam-Japan Exchange 2024 | Asia Association of Education and Exchange (AAEE – educational NGO) | Student exchange programme Vietnam‑Japan, promoting cultural‑academic interaction.
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International | 4, 17 | Organising Academic Day, Model UN, and discussions on the SDGs.
UEH and Japanese students take part in teaching activities, cultural exchange and giftgiving in a “classroom of kindness,” fostering friendships and spreading a positive message about quality education. |
| UEH Cooperation with the Green Future Fund – Vingroup | Green Future Fund (Green Future Fund – environmental/social NGO) | Cooperating to implement a “Green University” model in Vietnam.
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National | 4, 11, 12, 13, 17 | Inspiring and supporting Vietnamese universities to transition to a Green University model.
Expecting collection of 2‑5 tonnes of recyclable waste. Developing more than 70 scientific papers and 47 environmental solutions/initiatives by students and faculty. |
| ICEAW Film Training Session “Without Question” organized by UEH College of Business | Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) (International Organization/Professional Body). Deloitte Vietnam | Developing educational resources through UEH’s collaboration with ICAEW to distribute and train the use of the training film “Without Question.”
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International, National | 4, 16, 17 | Providing high‑quality teaching materials for lecturers and students.
Enhancing the ability to apply new teaching methods. Promoting creative thinking and developing critical‑thinking skills. |
| International Summer Course “Environmental Valuation using Discrete Choice Experiments (DCE) Method” | Southeast Asian Environmental Economics Institute (EEPSEA) (IO/NGO), Environment for Development (EfD) Center in Vietnam (IO/NGO), Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) (IO) | UEH co‑organises a training session using the ICAEW film “Without Question,” the second film in the ICAEW training series.
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International, National | 4, 13, 17 | Organising a 10‑session intensive course on the theoretical foundations and practical application of Discrete Choice Experiments (DCE) and advanced econometric models.
Supporting experts who mentor 30 participants (from Southeast Asia) in developing research ideas into complete research proposals after the course. |
| Project “Vietnam Green Bond Ready Programme” | Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) (IO/NGO) | UEH participates in cooperation to support the long‑term development of the green‑bond market in Vietnam.
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International, National | 5, 13, 17 | Presenting an overview of the project, the learning objectives of the course, and a content module on “Sustainable Finance through a Gender and Social‑Inclusion Lens.”
Providing appropriate recommendations to policy‑makers in the process of socio‑economic development. |
| Project “Integrating Gender into Water Infrastructure Works…” (GS4Infra) | Community organisations in Cu Lao Dung district (NGOs) | Organising a training session for local government representatives, community organisations and residents to strengthen community capacity.
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Local | 5, 13, 11 | Supporting participants in developing analytical and problem‑solving skills related to water‑infrastructure. |
| Research Collaboration on Environment and Society | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) (IO), World Bank (IO), and governmental and non‑governmental organisations | Conducting research on the impact of climate change on agricultural economies and residents’ livelihoods using funding from international and non‑governmental organisations.
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International, National | 1, 13 | Contributing research on climate‑change impacts on agricultural economies and residents’ livelihoods. |
| Project “Empowering Change” | Funding from international and non‑governmental organisations | Providing a climate‑change and sustainable‑development course for female scientists in Ho Chi Minh City.
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International, National | 5, 13 | Raising community awareness and creating momentum for comprehensive development‑support policies at the local level. |
From the research‑oriented and internationally collaborative initiatives launched in 2023, UEH continued to expand and disseminate sustainable impact to the community in 2024.
Previously, UEH affirmed its position as a globally‑oriented university dedicated to sustainable development through projects such as EEPSEA‑EfD on climate risk, HAPRI‑ACIAR‑IDRC on food loss, and the Zero‑Waste Campus in partnership with the Global VNPR Alliance. In 2024, the university demonstrated the translation of research outcomes into concrete social actions. UEH broadened its cooperation with domestic NGOs – including the Red Cross Society, the Young Doctors Association, the Green Future Fund, VietTESOL, and AAEE – bringing SDG values closer to students and the wider community through volunteering programmes, educational activities, and innovations in the learning environment.
This shift illustrates a natural and sustainable development trajectory: moving from global collaborations that shape knowledge and policy models to the localisation and diffusion of SDG impacts within university life and society at large. As a result, UEH not only maintains its international academic standing but also becomes a hub for disseminating sustainable practices, linking knowledge, action, and community.
Open Related Link:
1. UEH Youth Enthusiastically Participate in the 49th Voluntary Blood Donation Week – “Red Diary”
2. Voluntary and Community Connection Program: Spring Sunshine 2024 – On the Occasion of the 10th Anniversary of the Establishment of the School of Government (2014-2024)
3. VietTESOL International Convention 2024: English Language Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
4. Student Exchange Between the Asia Association of Education and Exchange (AAEE) and the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH): Vietnam-Japan Exchange Program 2024
5. UEH Cooperation with the Green Future Fund – Vingroup: Disseminating the Green University Model in Vietnam
6. ICEAW Film Training Session “Without Question”: A Partnership Between the College of Business at UEH and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
7. A Memorial Summer School on Discrete Choice Experiments Organized at UEH
8. Academic Efforts: Research and Policy Proposals Supporting Local Communities
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