Le Thi Bich Hien, who participates in a USAID program for people with disabilities, runs her own sewing shop.

Vietnam: Creating Better Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities and Ethnic Minorities

USAID provides persons with disabilities with better access to education, healthcare, employment and essential services by supporting the development of a disability law; drafting the National Action Plan for Inclusive Education, and; development of the Barrier Free Codes and Standards for public building and transportation. 

In response to the alarming rate of persons trafficked throughout Southeast Asia, USAID has developed a regional anti-trafficking in person program as well as Vietnam-specific anti-trafficking programs; providing scholarships to at-risk girls, vocational training and central level policy support.  In addition, USAID is developing a program for ethnic minorities living in the central highlands to encourage greater access to social services and economic opportunities.