Our Work
Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung Hanoi office is implementing projects across Southeast Asia aimed at strengthening political education and international solidarity. We work with state and non-state partners such as universities, think tanks, research and educational institutions as well as other stakeholders. Since its inception, RLS Hanoi office has been striving for Social Justice and the assertion of social rights. We also emphasize the urgency of Social-Ecological-Transformations, as the Mekong region and maritime Southeast Asia are especially vulnerable to the escalating environmental crises. Apart from that, we work towards strengthening International Dialogue between Germany, Europe and the countries of the Indo-Pacific. In Vietnam and Laos, we also support the exchange and experience sharing on questions related to Socialism in the 21st Century. Below you will find some of the projects, we have realized with our partners over the past years.
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Social-Ecological Transformation, Socialism, Vietnam
Grassroots Democracy and the Environment
The implementation of environmental protection policies faces challenges on the communal level. RLS and its partner are researching ways to strengthen people’s participation and the role of grassroots democracy in shaping environmental protection.
Social-Ecological Transformation, Vietnam
Summer Camps on SET
RLS and its partner are hosting an annual summer camp on the Social-Ecological Transformation in order to equip Southeast Asian youth with the skills needed to address environmental issues.
Philippines, Social-Ecological Transformation
Food Sovereignty in the Philippines
The digitalization of agriculture threatens the livelihoods and autonomy of small-scale farmers. RLS and the ETC Group use board games about the ‘industrial food chain’ as a creative tool for political education and engagement.
Cambodia, International Dialogue, Social-Ecological Transformation
Organizing Cambodian Farmers
Cambodia’s new free trade agreements threaten its rural communities and eco-systems. The Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung and its partner support the political involvement of trade unions and farmer associations through trainings and policy dialogues.
Laos, Social Justice, Social-Ecological Transformation, Socialism
Democratic Participation in Laos
Laos’ rural and ethnic minority populations have less access to the state’ resources and communal decision-making processes. The National University of Laos is researching ways to change this by strengthening grassroots participation.
Indonesia, Social-Ecological Transformation
Climate Justice in Indonesia
Indonesia’s coal and nickel industries have devastating impacts on workers and local communities. RLS and its partner aim to strengthen social rights and environmental protection amid the country’s shift towards renewable energy.
Cambodia, Social-Ecological Transformation
Climate Change Affecting Tonle Sap Lake
The livelihoods and biodiversity supported by Southeast Asia’s largest lake are threatened. RLS and its partner are supporting research and advocacy work aimed at understanding and mitigating the impacts on Tonle Sap Lake.
Social-Ecological Transformation, Vietnam
Higher Education on SET in Vietnam
The environmental crisis is effecting the everyday life in Vietnam. The country’s youth is going to play an important role in tackling this complex challenge. Yet, academic debates often neglect systemic factors. RLS and its partner C&E aim to change this by promoting the SET concept in Vietnam’s higher education.