Supporting young people, workers and indigenous women in the digital transition

Project Industrial Workers Go Digital

In Vietnam, digital transformation is accelerating, but it remains marked by significant

inequalities. In Quảng Nam province, young people from rural areas, female workers

in industrial zones, and Cơtu and Giẻ-Triêng women lack the resources and time to

develop their digital skills. Lacking appropriate training, they find themselves

vulnerable: difficulties accessing digital public services, poor preparation for the jobs

of tomorrow, and exposure to online risks and violence.

Since 2024, GRET, VietNet-ICT, and the Quảng Nam Women's Union, with the

support of Batik International, have been implementing training and digital tools co-

developed with beneficiaries. At school, students are taught about digital security and

responsible internet use. In communities, young women outside the school system

and female workers in industrial zones have access to simple, practical content

adapted to their realities. Support networks, both online and offline, foster solidarity,

experience sharing, and peer mentoring.

Ultimately, the project aims to reduce inequalities in digital access and empower

young people, workers, and women from ethnic minorities. By incorporating their

voices and needs into the design of the tools, it contributes to a more inclusive and

egalitarian digital society.