One of the objectives of Politburo Resolution No. 16-NQ/TW on Dong Nai City's development through 2035, with a vision to 2065, is to transform the city into a green and smart city developed under airport-city, riverside, multicenter and multipurpose urban models.
Women, who make up more than half of the city's population, play a vital role in promoting green lifestyles, fostering happy families, advancing digital transformation, supporting economic development and protecting the environment. Their contributions are helping shape Dong Nai into a greener, more civilized and modern city.
Diverse models and activities
The Dong Xoai ward Women's Union launched a pilot model called “Turning waste into money” at its Quarter 3 branch more than four months ago. Under the initiative, union officials and members as well as local women collect and sort recyclable materials, including plastic bottles, scrap paper and cans, and sell them to raise funds for disadvantaged women and children in the ward.
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| Women's Union officials and members in Dong Xoai ward join the National Flag Road model. |
The initiative raised nearly VND2 million in its first three months, providing additional funding for the local branch to support women and children facing difficult circumstances.
“More importantly, the initiative has raised awareness among union members, women and local residents of the need to sort waste at source, reduce waste and maintain a clean, green environment. Building on these results, the Dong Xoai ward Women's Union plans to expand the initiative to other local branches,” said Hoang Lan Anh, Standing Vice Chairwoman of the ward's Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee and Chairwoman of the Dong Xoai ward Women's Union.
The Dong Xoai ward Women's Union is also working with the ward People's Committee to promote waste sorting at source, raising awareness and guiding members, women and local residents on how to separate household waste at home.
The union also regularly organizes “Green Sundays,” mobilizing a large number of women and union members to take part in environmental clean-up activities. It has stepped up outreach through digital platforms such as Zalo and Facebook to encourage residents to comply with urban management regulations, dispose of waste at designated times and places, and keep pavements clear of commercial activities.
In Nhon Trach ward, the Women's Union is implementing a range of initiatives to improve the urban environment. One notable project involves installing streetlights and hanging national flags along lanes in Phuoc Thuan Quarter. The initiative responds to local residents' needs while improving the area's appearance and enhancing safety.
Nguyen Thi Tham, Vice Chairwoman of the VFF Committee and Chairwoman of the Women's Union in Nhon Trach ward, said the project was jointly carried out by the ward's Women's Union, Youth Union and Phuoc Thuan Quarter. It has provided 50 national flags and 15 solar-powered streetlights along the route, helping improve public lighting while promoting the use of clean energy.
The ward Women's Union has also encouraged members and local residents to keep the area clean and help maintain the lights and flags. Women's branches have joined residential quarter representatives in regular clean-up campaigns along streets, lanes and public spaces, while also planting trees and flowers. These activities have helped strengthen community responsibility for keeping shared spaces clean and well maintained.
Promoting role of women and union members
Nguyen Thi Tham said Dong Nai's development as a city had placed greater demands on urban management and development. The Nhon Trach ward Women's Union therefore considers it essential to empower union members and women to contribute more actively to building civilized households and maintaining a healthy living environment in their communities.
In the coming period, the ward Women's Union will continue promoting the campaign to build families that meet the “five no's, three cleans and three safeties” criteria through practical activities. The five “no's” refer to preventing poverty, domestic violence, child malnutrition and school dropout, wastefulness, and violations of the law or involvement in social evils. The three “cleans” cover clean homes, kitchens and alleys, while the three “safeties” focus on safety, peace of mind and social welfare. The union will encourage each local branch to commit to practical activities suited to its circumstances, such as maintaining a road, keeping lanes clean and attractive, or continuing programs that exchange recyclable waste for gifts.
The city Women's Union has also issued a plan for a public campaign to promote environmental protection and help build a greener, cleaner and more beautiful Vietnam. The campaign seeks to raise public awareness and encourage lasting changes in waste sorting, plastic reduction, environmental hygiene and resource conservation. It also aims to foster happy families and safe communities while contributing to the development of new-style rural areas and civilized urban neighborhoods. Women's Union branches at all levels will continue to strengthen effective existing models, replicate successful initiatives and develop new approaches tailored to local needs. They will also step up their oversight and social feedback activities in environmental protection.
Building a modern, civilized city requires more than infrastructure development and urban beautification. It also depends on effective management, better public services and ways of life adapted to the digital age. Tham said grassroots Women's Union should provide more guidance to members and local women on accessing online public services, making cashless payments and protecting themselves from online risks.
According to the city Women's Union, its chapters at all levels are accelerating digital transformation by expanding outreach and organizing activities for members through digital platforms. They are also improving officials' and members' digital skills through initiatives that integrate information technology into union work. In the first half of 2026, 78 such models were established across the city.
Beyond environmental protection and urban improvement, Women's Union activities have helped promote family values, encourage civilized behavior, raise awareness of legal compliance, support livelihoods and improve social welfare. Together, these efforts are helping foster a more responsible, inclusive and compassionate urban community in Dong Nai.
Notable initiatives include “One-on-One Digital Skills Guidance,” “Digital Family,” “Women Supporting Digital Transformation,” “Women Doing Business on Digital Platforms” and “One Citizen – One Digital Identity.”
The city Women's Union has recently piloted the “Safe digital families – connecting with love” model in Song Ray commune and Tam Hiep ward. The initiative encourages union officials, members and local women to embrace digital technologies, build civilized families and promote respectful behavior both online and in their communities. Through these initiatives, women are making an increasingly important contribution to Dong Nai's development, helping create a greener, smarter and more inclusive city where residents can enjoy a better quality of life.
By N. Son – Translated by M.Nguyet, Thu Ha
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