The Chieng Hoa commune Women’s Union consists of 35 grassroots chapters with a total of 2,557 members. Among them, 21 chapters are located in highland hamlets and 14 chapters along the Da River. The union has promoted emulation movements and campaigns linked with local economic, cultural, and social development goals. At the same time, it has focused on strengthening its leadership, selecting capable and dedicated women to guide the movement from the residential area level, and organising training to improve the quality of its staff. Over the past five years, 84 union officials and chapter leaders have participated in professional training courses.

According to Giang Thi Thanh, Chairwoman of the commune Women’s Union, 100% of the women in the commune are ethnic minorities, known for their diligence and resilience. However, due to limited education levels and the influence of traditional customs, the membership rate has not been as high as expected. To help women recognise the benefits and meaning of joining the Women’s Union, the organisation has prioritised activities that support members' livelihoods. Local chapters have frequently reviewed women’s living conditions, counted women working away from home, and identified non-members to understand their circumstances and encourage them to join the union.

Thanks to continuous efforts, during the 2021-2025 period, Women’s Union chapters in the commune have recruited 254 new members, raising the annual membership rate to 75%. Among these new members are young and educated women. Notably, many women from religious communities in Din Lanh and Han Ca Thenh hamlets have actively participated in union movements.

In promoting economic development, the union has encouraged members to adopt new crop varieties and improve agricultural productivity. It has also coordinated with the Muong La branch of the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies to secure credit for 422 member households, with a total outstanding loan balance of 17.1 billion VND (650,042 USD). Additionally, the union has helped provide information on job opportunities and labour export programmes. Currently, over 200 women from the commune are working at industrial zones outside the province, earning an income of 7-9 million VND per month.

The union has also actively implemented and maintained the “5 No’s, 3 Clean’s” model aligned with the new-style rural development programme. Each year, more than 50% of member households meet the “5 No’s, 3 Clean’s” criteria. The commune maintains one “3 Clean’s” model in Mao hamlet, 15 self-managed women’s road sections, and has recently built another in Hat Lay hamlet. Since the beginning of the year, the chapters have organised environmental cleanup activities with nearly 300 participants. In addition, the union has collaborated to disseminate information on population policies, domestic violence prevention, and legal education to raise awareness among members and their families.

Responding to the “5 No’s, 3 Clean’s” movement, the Women’s Union chapter of Mao hamlet has actively encouraged members to participate in building the “Three-clean hamlet” model (clean homes, clean kitchens, clean alleys). Its head Lau Thi Hoa shared that the chapter has 31 members who are regularly encouraged to maintain tidy living spaces and clean hamlet roads, helping improve the community environment and highlighting the role of women in environmental protection.

To support women in need, the commune Women’s Union has visited and encouraged 24 members affected by natural disasters and fires, contributed 2,200 workdays to help relocate emergency housing, and kicked off the construction of new homes. Supported resources have enabled the distribution of 1,040 fuel-efficient stoves and 1,010 mini water filters, improving household living conditions. The union has also implemented support packages for ethnic minority women to ensure safe childbirth and child healthcare, encouraging expectant mothers to give birth at health facilities to receive state-funded benefits.

Despite these achievements, women’s movements in Chieng Hoa commune still face many challenges. Along with the ongoing efforts of the commune Women’s Union and its chapters, more support is needed from authorities, sectors, and mass organisations to improve women’s literacy through literacy classes; provide capital, livestock, and agricultural technology transfer to help them escape from poverty. It is also essential to continue legal education programmes, promote awareness of gender equality, prevent domestic violence, and eradicate child and consanguineous marriage. These efforts will help women change perceptions, gradually empowering women in disadvantaged areas to become more progressive, confident, and self-respect in the modern era.