Supporting a Sedge Pressing Machine: Advancing Technological Innovation towards a green, women-led craft village (PWG-Phong Dinh Project)

On 10 July 2026, under the framework of the PWG-Phong Dinh Project, CKC, in collaboration with the Phong Dinh Ward People’s Committee, the Phong Dinh Ward Women’s Union, and local partners, officially handed over the sedge pressing machine to the local sedge craft community in Phong Dinh Ward, Hue City.

 

The machine has been installed at the Project’s training facility in Vinh An Residential Area, providing community members with convenient access for both the Project’s upcoming training activities and their long-term production needs.

 

This equipment support marks a significant milestone in promoting technological innovation and boosting production efficiency, contributing to the development of a more sustainable and environmentally responsible sedge craft supply chain.

 

Beyond the provision of production equipment, the initiative reflects the Project’s broader commitment to strengthening women’s economic empowerment and leadership. Through improved access to appropriate technology and enhanced production practices, women producers will be better positioned to create market-responsive products and expand livelihood opportunities. At the same time, the initiative supports the preservation and promotion of traditional craft heritage while contributing to the transition toward a greener and more sustainable local economy.

 

This activity is part of the “Women-Led Development of Eco-Friendly Handicraft Supply Chains for Tourism and Services in Phong Dinh Ward, Hue City” (PWG–Phong Dinh) Project, funded by the “Women-led Green Transition” (PWG) Project under the “Women-Led Green Partnership Program” funded by the European Union, managed by Oxfam in Vietnam, and implemented by the CKC in collaboration with the Phong Dinh Ward Women’s Union and KIDO Company.

 

The Sedge Pressing Machine

 

All images below were taken with the consent of participants. Please contact CKC before using these images for any purpose beyond the Project’s official communications.

Since 2024, CKC has been implementing the Participatory Action Research on Organisational Capacity Strengthening (PAROCS). The initiative aims to objectively assess the Center’s strengths and areas for improvement, identify organisational capacities that need further development to more effectively fulfill its mission and strategic goals, and enhance learning, networking, and collaboration with partners and organisations both within Vietnam and internationally.

As part of this research process, CKC organised an Organisational Capacity Analysis Workshop on July 9, 2026, bringing together nearly 30 participants, including experts, researchers, representatives from government agencies, research institutions, educational organisations, and CKC’s partner organisations and affiliated networks.

The event provided an open, inclusive, and interdisciplinary platform for dialogue, enabling stakeholders to share perspectives and offer objective reflections on CKC’s organisational development through the Five Capacities Framework, which examines:

  • The capacity to deliver results
  • The capacity to act and commit
  • The capacity to achieve coherence
  • The capacity to relate
  • The capacity to adapt and renew

Through interactive group discussions, participants reflected on CKC’s organisational growth, identified key strengths, highlighted areas for further improvement, and explored priorities for future development. These valuable insights and recommendations will be incorporated into the PAROCS research as an important source of evidence, helping CKC continue to learn, adapt, and shape its future development plans while remaining grounded in its core values and mission.

Through this participatory assessment process, CKC reaffirms its commitment to fostering a culture of learning, innovation, and collaboration. By continuously strengthening its organisational capacity, the Center seeks to enhance its effectiveness and contribute more meaningfully to sustainable community and social development.

 

 

Trung tâm Nghiên cứu Phát triển và Đồng kiến tạo Tri thức (CKC) cần tuyển dụng 02 KHẢO SÁT VIÊN tham gia triển khai hoạt động nghiên cứu trong khuôn khổ Dự án “Phát triển chuỗi cung ứng sản phẩm làng nghề thân thiện với môi trường do phụ nữ lãnh đạo phục vụ các hoạt động dịch vụ và du lịch tại Phường Phong Dinh, Thành phố Huế” (Dự án PWG-Phong Dinh).

Thông tin chi tiết như sau

  • Dự án: Dự án PWG-Phong Dinh
  • Mã hoạt động: Hoạt động 6.4.2

1. Điều khoản tham chiếu: PWG_6.4.2_TOR khảo sát viên

2. Địa điểm và thời gian làm việc:

  • Địa điểm làm việc: Tại văn phòng Trung tâm và địa bàn triển khai hoạt động nghiên cứu (phường Phong Dinh, thành phố Huế)
  • Thời gian làm việc: Tháng 7 đến tháng 8 năm 2026

 3. Hồ sơ ứng tuyển:

  • Hồ sơ năng lực/CV cập nhật.
  • Thư quan tâm
  • Các nghiên cứu hoặc các minh chứng cho kinh nghiệm liên quan.
  • Hạn cuối nộp hồ sơ: 17:00 ngày 27/07/2026
  • Gửi hồ sơ về email: info@ckcvietnam.org
  • Tiêu đề email: [PWG_CKC_Ứng tuyển vị trí Khảo sát viên]
  • Hoặc địa chỉ:

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Dự án PWG-Phong Dinh là một trong những sáng kiến nhận hỗ trợ từ Dự án “Hỗ trợ các sáng kiến về chuyển đổi xanh do phụ nữ dẫn dắt” (PWG) thuộc “Chương trình Đối tác xanh do Phụ nữ lãnh đạo” do Liên minh Châu Âu tài trợ; Oxfam tại Việt Nam quản lý; và Trung tâm CKC là đơn vị tổ chức thực hiện.

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