Behind every accolade is a story of resilience and growth-young ethnic minority individuals are turning recognition into long-term impact.

More than 2,000 outstanding ethnic minority students and young people from across Vietnam have been honored over 12 years of the national recognition program.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has approved a national project to train high-quality human resources among ethnic minorities in key sectors from 2026 to 2035, with a vision toward 2045.

This year’s honorees represent a record 52 ethnic groups, showcasing Vietnam’s evolving inclusive education efforts.

In Mu Cang Chai commune, Lao Cai province, where rugged mountains meet harsh weather, a young Hmong man named Ho A Sung is proving that with the right mindset, even a smartphone can become a powerful tool for prosperity.

With support from family, school and community, ethnic minority students across Vietnam are turning hardship into achievement - writing a new chapter in the country’s long tradition of learning.

In a remote hamlet without electricity, phone signal, or a health station, one woman’s quiet leadership is rewriting the story of her people.

A young Hmong student’s inspiring path from rural Nghe An to the ASEAN climate summit.

Lawmakers push for the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs to lead a major national program supporting ethnic minorities and mountainous regions.

Vietnam on December 1 kicked off a month-long series of New Year 2026 celebrations at the National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi’s suburban Doai Phuong commune.

Outstanding young people from ethnic minority communities are becoming symbols of hope and pride in Vietnam’s highland regions.

For many young ethnic talents, national recognition has become a springboard to lasting impact.

An award-winning doctor gave up hospital life to build a herbal medicine cooperative and serve the poor.

At just 24 years old, Trieu Phan The Phuong - an ethnic Dao student and graduate of Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy - has already lived through the highs and lows of the medical profession.

The 12th Commendation Ceremony highlights the power of education to uplift and connect communities from every corner of the nation.

Drawing from the legacy of their ancestors, young people in Dak Lak are helping preserve and share the richness of ethnic cultures using modern platforms and fresh approaches.

The 12th annual Recognition Ceremony for outstanding ethnic minority students and youth is scheduled to take place in Hanoi in mid-December 2025.

To effectively address urgent challenges facing vulnerable ethnic minorities, investment and support policies for the 2026–2030 period must be tailored to local conditions and accurately identify each group’s unique context.

The MoU with UNDP demonstrates Vietnam’s proactiveness and responsibility in sharing practical experience in ethnic affairs, and promoting dialogue, understanding, and cooperation for sustainable, humane development.

To effectively resolve urgent issues among disadvantaged ethnic groups, development policies for 2026-2030 must be precisely tailored to the unique conditions of each community.