1. A Celebration of Restoration
On a bright morning in Cu Lao Dung, more than 100 volunteers — including local women, students, and eco-travelers — gathered for Women4Mangrove Day.
The event marked another milestone in the island’s journey toward ecological and cultural renewal.
2. What Happened
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Mangrove Planting: 1,000 new Sonneratia caseolaris seedlings were planted along the degraded coastline.
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Community Workshops: Women leaders shared their experiences in mangrove-based livelihoods, from tea-making to eco-tourism.
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Youth Engagement: Students from UEH and local schools joined educational games and storytelling sessions about coastal resilience.
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Cultural Performances: Traditional Khmer-Vietnamese folk songs and crafts celebrated the connection between people and nature.
3. Voices from the Field
“Every tree we plant is a promise to our children”
4. Looking Ahead
Women4Mangrove will continue hosting seasonal planting events and community workshops throughout the Mekong Delta.
Visitors and partners are welcome to join future “Learn, Plant, Live Mangrove” programs to experience restoration in action.
