Hai Phong Independent Living Center
Supporting Independent Living for Persons with Disabilities
Founded in 2011, Trung Tam Sống Độc Lập Hải Phong is the first organization in Hai Phong dedicated to persons with severe disabilities. We provide peer counseling, personal assistance, independent living training, and policy advocacy to help our members live with dignity and autonomy.
PWDs in Hai Phong
1.9% of the city's 3+ million population.
Active Members
Ages 22-56, primarily wheelchair users with severe disabilities.
Peer Counseling Sessions
Group and individual sessions since founding.
Student Volunteers
Trained across 7 PA training programs from local universities.
Disability in Hai Phong
Source: Hai Phong Independent Living Center survey data
What We Do
Four pillars of our work to support independent living for persons with severe disabilities.
Peer Counseling
Monthly group sessions where members share experiences, build confidence, and support each other. 32+ sessions conducted with advanced counseling courses from Hanoi IL Center.
Personal Assistance (PA)
Trained assistants provide 4-6 hours daily support including mobility, personal care, and emotional support. 7 PA training programs with 70+ university student volunteers.
Independent Living Training
7 IL programs teaching public transportation use, event organization, communication skills, legal knowledge, and disability law awareness.
Policy Advocacy
Active engagement with local government to bring disability law into practice. Presentations on disability psychology at the Hai Phong Legal Support Center.
What We Have Accomplished
- 32+ peer counseling sessions organized, including 3 advanced courses
- 7 PA training programs with 70+ student volunteers from local universities
- 7 independent living programs covering transportation, legal rights, and life skills
- 3 members have married and have healthy children
- No permanent meeting space — meetings held in borrowed homes, cafes, or rented venues
- Limited funding for operations and member transportation
- Members require wheelchair or assisted transport to attend activities
Our Journey
Organization Founded
Established as a disability support facility in Hai Phong province.
Community Programs Begin
Launched education and medical support programs serving 200+ children.
Facebook Outreach
Started sharing activities through social media, building a supporter community.
Website & Expansion
Professional website launched to enable transparent donations and international outreach.
Our Partners
Hanoi Independent Living Center
Founding partner — training, counseling, and ongoing support since 2010
Human Care — Japan
International support for the independent living movement in Vietnam
Nippon Foundation
Funding partner supporting the establishment and growth of IL movement
Hai Phong Disability Association
Local collaboration for events and community outreach
Da Nang Independent Living Club
Exchange programs and mutual support between IL groups
Media Coverage
An Vien Television
"Sống yêu thương"
Báo An Ninh Hải Phòng
Feature article on club activities
Báo Hải Phòng
Feature article on members and activities
Follow us on Facebook
facebook.com/songdoclaphaiphongMeet Our Team
Led by Chairperson Nguyễn Thị Quỳnh Hoa (M.A)
Organization Leader
Director
Program Manager
Coordinator
Education Specialist
Education Lead
Cám Hoa
Outreach Lead
Find Us
50 Quan Nam, Le Chan, Hai Phong city, Vietnam