Vietnam could be the successful nation in Covid-19 pandemic control with 1,451 positive cases compared to 81.9M total on over the world.

However, the current situation is quite complicated with the returning of Covid-19 infection among community after nearly 120 days of no community transmissions in Ho Chi Minh City so the prevention of Covid-19 outbreak becomes very necessary.

Independent waste collectors (IWCs) could not apply social distancing and they have to face the high threats of infection because of their working condition.

Working with IWCs almost 15 years and deeply understanding the difficulties and harmfulness that IWCs facing with, Enda with donation from The Circular Initiatives, has supported for 1,665 IWCs at 8 districts (4, 5, 6, 10 11, Binh Thanh, Thu Duc, Nha Be) of Ho Chi Minh City with protective gears such as protective clothes, booths, fabric face masks, gloves, antibaterial dry gel and accidental insurance to reduce the financial burden with unexpected accidents during working time. Through this support, Enda also do communication for IWCs the ways to prevent Covid-19 out-break as well.

Enda hopes with this necessary support, IWCs can protect themselves better, reduce the risks of transmission Covid-19 among community. This will help IWCs to fulfill better their job as keeping the city clean in particular and join hand in preventing transmission Covid-17 among community in general.

On behalf of IWCs, Enda Vietnam would like to thank you The Circular Initiatives for the necessary & meaning support while the Covid-19 situation becomes complicatedly.

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2021!