Hanoi, Vietnam, Feb. 13 -- Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Viet Nam Ito Naoki (R) and UNICEF Representative in Viet Nam Silvia Danailov sign the notes at the ceremony, Ha Noi, February 10, 2026

The partnership is supported by the Government of Japan with a contribution of US$6 million. It will be implemented by UNICEF in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) through the Viet Nam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority (VDDMA).

The renewed partnership aims to strengthen child-centered disaster risk reduction (DRR) systems in Viet Nam - by improving risk identification, monitoring, and analysis; strengthening risk-informed governance and investments; and enhancing preparedness and adapt...