WHO WE ARE

The Centre for Sustainable Rural Development (SRD) was established in 2006, as per Decision No. 281/QD-LHH of the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA). Inheriting 28 years of experience from the International Cooperation for Development and Solidarity (CIDSE Vietnam) and carrying on over the next 19 years of development, SRD has emerged as one of the most distinguished scientific and social organizations, winning numerous honors and certificates of merit from the government and recognition from the international development community.

KEY FIGURES

The 1^st local NGO to successfully transform from an international NGO.

• Implemented 89 projects in over 40 provinces across all regions of Vietnam.
• Raised approx. 20 million euros in funding over a span of 19 years (2006 – 2025).
• Supported approx. 350,000 direct beneficiaries and 400,000 indirect beneficiaries.

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OUR VISION

A pioneering science–technology organization dedicated to working on sustainable development, climate change, renewable energy, contributing to environmental improvement, and promoting sustainable development.

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OUR MISSION

Support the poor in adapting to a changing environment, managing sustainable and resilient livelihoods through a comprehensive approach at all levels, from grassroots capacity building to national policy advocacy.

For more information on SRD’s current development work, please refer to our most recent Strategic Plan V (2023 – 2027)