Anh Duong & CAO: Improving Health, Inclusion and Opportunity in Vietnam and Cambodia
At Mekong Plus, development starts with listening to communities and responding to concrete local needs. In both Vietnam and Cambodia, our local partners continue building impactful programs that improve health, education and inclusion for vulnerable families. This month, we highlight the important work carried out alongside two long-standing partners: Anh Duong in Vietnam and Community […]
From the Mekong to Europe: A Month of Connections and Impact
March was an intense and meaningful month for Mekong Plus, marked by a series of events across France and Belgium. From a private concert to university talks, media exposure and a major conference, this mission highlighted both the growing interest in our work and the importance of continuing to engage new audiences. More than ever, […]
Three Inspiring Stories of Women Leading the Way in the Mekong Region
March is a moment to celebrate women everywhere. At Mekong Plus, women are not only beneficiaries of development programs, they are also leaders, entrepreneurs, and pillars of their communities. Across rural Vietnam and Cambodia, thousands of women are quietly building stronger futures for their families. Some lead community initiatives, others develop small businesses through microcredit, […]
A New Year of Meaning and Impact: How Your Support Changes Lives with Mekong Plus
As we step into a new year and welcome Tết, the Lunar New Year celebrated across Vietnam, Cambodia, and much of Asia, it is a time for renewal, gratitude, and hope. For the families supported by Mekong Plus and our partners, this moment carries a deeper meaning: the hope that education, health, and dignity will […]
Mekong Plus in 2026: A Year of Solidarity Events to Act Differently
The year 2026 promises to be rich, committed, and deeply human for Mekong Plus. True to its mission of sustainable development in Vietnam and Cambodia, the NGO is offering a series of solidarity-based events that combine meaningful encounters, cultural discoveries, sporting challenges, and shared moments. These events are concrete opportunities to support the most vulnerable […]
How Corporate Partnerships Drive Real Social Impact with Mekong Plus
Introduction: The Power of Collaboration in Creating Lasting Change For over 3 decades, Mekong Plus has operated under a guiding principle: no organization, no matter how dedicated, can create large-scale change alone. As a small NGO deeply embedded in the realities of rural Vietnam and Cambodia, we have witnessed the struggles, resilience, and aspirations of […]
Vietnam’s Worst Floods in Decades: How Mekong Plus is Standing Beside Affected Families
A Disaster Beyond Anything Previously Seen Vietnam is facing some of the most destructive floods in its recent history. This year’s rainfall and resulting inundations have far exceeded what local communities, authorities and even long-standing disaster-response organisations are used to managing. In many regions, floodwaters arrived with extraordinary speed, overwhelming rivers and reservoirs to the […]
From Vietnam to Montana: Huyên’s Journey to Strengthen Community Development
When Huyên from Thiên Chí Center, Mekong Plus’s partner in Bình Thuận Province, was selected for the YSEALI Professional Fellows Program in the United States, he saw it as more than a learning opportunity — it was a mission. His goal was clear: to bring back new ideas, skills, and connections that could strengthen rural […]
Get Ready for a Meaningful Christmas: Mekong Quilts’ 2025 Handcrafted Collection
This festive season, Mekong Plus is proud to highlight the creativity and compassion of our sister social enterprise, Mekong Quilts, and its new 2025 Christmas Collection. For more than twenty years, Mekong Quilts has been empowering women in rural Vietnam and Cambodia by providing sustainable livelihoods through the art of quilting and handicrafts. Each product […]
Trump’s Tariffs: Economic and Social Shockwaves for Vietnam and Cambodia in 2025
The tariffs imposed by the Trump administration have sent shockwaves across the globe, but it is in Southeast Asia—particularly in Vietnam and Cambodia—that their impact is being felt most acutely. As soon as the measures were announced, Vietnam responded swiftly by sending a delegation to the United States in an attempt to ease tensions. Thanks […]
Cows, Crops & Climate: How Mekong Plus and CAO Are Transforming Rural Cambodia
Introduction: A New Harvest of Hope In the heart of rural Cambodia, in the districts of Rumduol and Romeas Haek, communities are working hand-in-hand with Mekong Plus and the Community Advancement Organization (CAO) to rewrite the future. Once marked by limited crop yields, environmental degradation, and economic hardship, these areas are now fertile ground for […]
Building Hope, Brick by Brick: How Mekong Plus is Rehousing Vietnam’s Poorest Families
Across the flood-prone lowlands of the Mekong Delta and the arid hills of central Vietnam, thousands of families still live in fragile shelters—barely able to withstand the rain, let alone the growing pressures of climate change. For these families, having a safe, permanent home remains a distant dream. But thanks to Mekong Plus and its […]
Sustainability: Projects or People?
The word “sustainability” is everywhere — in speeches, reports, funding proposals. But behind this trendy term… do we really understand what it means? For the European Union and institutional donors (AFD, USAID, FCDO, GIZ, UN agencies…), a project is considered sustainable when it can continue without external funding: “The project will carry on after funding […]
2024 in Review: How Mekong Plus Is Fighting Poverty with People, Not Just Projects
In 2024, Mekong Plus marked 30 years of committed, community-first development work in rural Vietnam and Cambodia. With a focus on participatory action, education, health, gender equality, microcredit, and environmental sustainability, Mekong Plus continued to deliver real and lasting impact to the people who need it most. This year’s efforts reflect the organization’s deep connection […]
Microcredit: Miracle Solution or Hidden Trap?
Microcredit is often hailed as a miracle solution to poverty. Since the 1980s, it has captured the imagination of governments, NGOs, and financial institutions alike: lend small sums to people excluded from the banking system to help them launch income-generating activities. It’s a simple, flexible, and empowering tool. But the reality is far more complex. […]
Reconnecting, Sharing, and Growing: Mekong Plus’ Impactful Journey Across Europe
In March 2025, the Mekong Plus team hit the road for a month-long journey across Europe with a clear goal: to reconnect with previous supporters, introduce Mekong Plus and Mekong Quilts to new allies, and build fresh opportunities for the future. Spanning over 4,000 kilometers and five countries, this ambitious mission was both inspiring and […]
A Meaningful Voyage: Highlights from Our 2025 Solidarity Cruise
The Mekong Delta is a place where vibrant traditions, rich landscapes, and resilient communities converge—and the Mekong Plus Solidarity Cruise offers a unique opportunity to experience all of it from the deck of the charming RV Toum Tiou II. But unlike a typical river cruise, this journey goes beyond sightseeing. It’s about connecting with people, […]
Breaking the Cycle: Supporting Women and Combating Domestic Violence with Mekong Plus
March is a time to celebrate women, but it is also a reminder of the challenges many still face. Across Vietnam and Cambodia, domestic violence remains a deeply rooted issue, affecting nearly 30% of households in vulnerable communities. Beyond the physical and emotional toll, domestic violence perpetuates cycles of poverty, making it harder for women […]
Empowering Rural Communities in Cambodia with CAO & Mekong Plus
The Community Advancement Organisation (CAO) has been a beacon of hope and resilience for rural communities in Cambodia since its founding in 2021. Emerging from the Cambodian branch of Mekong Plus, CAO carries forward a mission that started in 2007. Its aim? To lift families out of acute poverty through integrated community development initiatives that […]
A Journey to Build Bridges: Mekong Plus in North America
Celebrating Connections Across Borders From November 12 to December 4, 2024, Bernard Kervyn, Mekong Plus’ founder and Ho Tiêu Dan, the director at Mekong Quilts, embarked on an exciting journey to North America, with the mission of strengthening existing partnerships, connecting with the Vietnamese diaspora, and laying the groundwork for future fundraising initiatives. This ambitious […]