STEAM for Vietnam Foundation and UNICEF on Tuesday announced a new long-term partnership to provide children in Vietnam with equitable learning opportunities on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) related areas, online and offline, which meet globally recognized standards.
At the signing ceremony for partnership between UNICEF and STEAM for Vietnam Foundation on providing children in Vietnam with equitable learning opportunities on STEAM (Photo: VNA)
This shared value partnership aims to close the digital gap and promote digital literacy opportunities for millions of children and adolescents in Vietnam, aligning with Government’s strategy for the next 5 years.
“STEAM for Vietnam has mobilized some of the best minds to create a specific set of relevant, entertaining, open source, learning materials on areas where girls in particular have traditionally been left behind. These relate to science, technology, engineering, arts and math and the learning approach used drives creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving skills and much more. Improving science, technology, arts and math outcomes for girls and boys is a core focus of UNICEF’s Reimagine Education approach in Vietnam, and thus the partnership will seek to extend the reach of these stimulating resources to every child everywhere, especially girls”, said Rana Flowers, Representative, UNICEF Vietnam.
Digital literacy and creative learning should start at an early age and continue through the entire school years, so that children and adolescents can practice and acquire the skills for employability in the future. By working together, UNICEF and STEAM for Vietnam will leverage technology to close the digital divide exposed by the pandemic crisis and ensure an equal opportunity for all children, everywhere and at all school levels, to engage, learn and create. With shared vision and commitment from multi-stakeholders, digital learning solutions can be rapidly developed, adapted and institutionalized to empower and support both students and teachers.
“We believe that a strong foundation of STEAM education will play a critical role in the success of the next generation of Vietnam in the global marketplace. STEAM for Vietnam would like to bring state-of-the-art STEAM education to children in Vietnam aged 6 to 18 through advanced technologies, innovative education models, and teacher expertise. We are honored and excited to begin our journey with UNICEF with the aim of providing every child with equal opportunities in accessing world-class STEAM education for free”, said Dr. Hung Tran, CEO of STEAM for Vietnam Foundation.
This joint partnership programme will contribute to nationally recognized online learning solutions and digital transformation of the education system in Vietnam.
“In joining hands to drive digital literacy and skills for children at every age, STEAM for Vietnam and UNICEF will partner on the broader Reimagine Education goals that include connectivity and a digital device for every child to learn and thrive”, concluded Ms. Flowers.
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