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We have over three decades of experience in designing and implementing cutting-edge, evidence-based programs in water supply, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH); building healthy cities; and smaller-scale community development.

  • Climate Resilient WASH
    Climate Resilient WASH
    Climate Resilient WASH
    Climate Resilient WASH

    Climate Resilient WASH

    Through our WASH program, we work in partnership with government institutions, women’s and citizens’ groups, grassroots organizations, and researchers to bring water, sanitation, hygiene services and solutions to underserved communities.

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  • Gender & Inclusive Women Empowerment
    Gender & Inclusive Women Empowerment
    Gender & Inclusive Women Empowerment

    Gender & Inclusive Women Empowerment

    Two short films "Dignity" & "A Very Hard Sale" depicting the stories of women in Mekong Delta as they strive to ensure that vulnerable households in their communities get access to clean water, hygiene, and sanitation. 

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  • Resilient Communities
    Resilient Communities
    Resilient Communities

    Resilient Communities

    Since 1988, East Meets West has been supporting the needs of rural and peri-urban communities in Vietnam and continues to support projects to build resilient communities, one family at a time, because we know small-scale programs can be incubators for larger impact programs of the future.

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