SCDI presents to readers the outstanding news of February 2026.

SCDI signs Memorandum of Understanding with Loving Touch Foundation (Chạm Yêu Thương)

On February 27 in Hanoi, SCDI and the Loving Touch Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding, marking the beginning of a partnership to support maternal and child health in Nghe An Province. This partnership creates an important opportunity to strengthen early support for families and contribute to healthier beginnings for children in the community.

Support will focus on the first 1,000 days of life, a critical period for children’s physical and cognitive development. Activities are expected to include nutritional support for mothers and young children, as well as efforts to connect families with reproductive health and primary healthcare services.

Working alongside local partners such as the Women’s Union, grassroots health workers, and community outreach teams, we aim to develop practical interventions that respond closely to local needs.

Photo: Representatives from SCDI and the Loving Touch Foundation (Chạm Yêu Thương) signs the MOU on February 27th.

SCDI celebrates the 2026 Lunar New Year

On February 23, SCDI members returned to the office and officially began the new working year after the Tet holiday.

Photo: SCDI staff gathers at the Hanoi office on the first working day of the new year.

As part of the annual tradition, teams from different locations joined a virtual gathering to exchange New Year wishes and receive lucky red envelopes. The moment offered a chance to reconnect after the holiday and begin the year with renewed energy.

SCDI joined regional partners in the REGENERATE Midterm Evaluation Workshop

In February, SCDI joined regional partners - APCASO, KHANA Cambodia, and SWING Thailand - in Hoi An (Viet Nam) for the REGENERATE Midterm Evaluation Workshop. The meeting brought partners together to reflect on the programme’s progress and shape priorities for the next phase.

Participants reviewed preliminary midterm findings, validated key results, and discussed both enabling and challenging factors across regional and country implementation. Partners also shared stories of most significant change and worked together to refine recommendations and align priorities for 2026.

The discussions also covered planning for the next stage of the REGENERATE project, including situational analysis and coordination across countries. Throughout the workshop, partners reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing gender equity and sexual well-being within HIV, TB, and malaria responses.

Photo: SCDI with regional partners - APCASO, KHANA Cambodia, and SWING Thailand 

Activities for children in the Breaking the Cycle program

In February, children participating in the Breaking the Cycle program in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City joined a series of group activities that combined learning, connection, and joyful experiences during the Lunar New Year season.

In Ho Chi Minh City, children gathered for a Tet-themed event featuring traditional activities such as exploring holiday customs, arranging a five-fruit tray, and practicing calligraphy. The program also received 34 theatre tickets from Ban Mai Stage, giving children the opportunity to watch the play “Tết ơi Tết à”.

Photo: Children in Ho Chi Minh City interact with and receive lucky envelopes from the cast of “Tết ơi Tết à” at Ban Mai Theatre 

Meanwhile, in Hanoi, a group session brought together children and parents to explore positive friendships and ways to respond to peer pressure. Parents also joined discussions, reflecting on their children’s learning progress and commitment to support their education.

Photo: Parents of children in Hanoi gathers to reflect on the their kids' learning progress

Through these regular gatherings, the Breaking the Cycle program continues to create supportive spaces where children and families can learn, connect, and grow together.