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Phạm Thị Hương Giang, commonly known as Jang Kều, is a Vietnamese entrepreneur and social activist. She is the founder and chairwoman of the Sống Foundation (SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND), a non-profit social fund dedicated to supporting communities in coping with natural disasters, addressing climate change, and promoting sustainable development.[1]

Biography

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Phạm Thị Hương Giang was born and raised in Vietnam. She graduated from the Foreign Trade University in Hanoi with a major in International Economics. She completed a master’s program in Business and International Finance at Kyung Hee University in South Korea[2]. In 2021, she was selected to participate in the Eisenhower Global Fellowship Program.

Career

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Business

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Jang Kều is the Chairwoman and CEO of GroupG Asia Pacific Holdings, a corporation specializing in the supply of specialty materials, technology, and brand consulting.[3] [4] She is also the Chairwoman and Creative Director of UCC Europe, which owns the luxury perfume brand Jillian Switzerland.

Social Activities

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In 2013, Jang Kều founded the Sống Foundation (established under Decision No. 2470/QĐ-BNV, dated November 7, 2018, and certified under Decision No. 529/QĐ-BNV, dated July 4, 2019, by the Ministry of Home Affairs (Vietnam)[5]), a non-profit social fund dedicated to supporting communities in dealing with natural disasters and climate change.[6] One of the foundation’s standout programs is “Nhà Chống Lũ” (Resilient Housing Program), an initiative that has helped residents in disaster-prone areas build over 1,200 safe and sustainable houses. [7] The program employs a community-contribution model combined with technical support to enhance disaster resilience and improve livelihoods.

In 2021, the Happy Village project, a part of the Resilient Housing program, was awarded as the "Collaborative Project of the Year" by the Ashui Awards for its efforts in fostering sustainable communities in remote and rural areas [8] [9]. The Resilient Housing Program also received the Sustainable Project Award by the Human Act Prize in 2023[10].

Another notable initiative is Hạnh Phúc Xanh (Green Happiness Program), which focuses on planting trees to protect the environment and mitigate the impacts of climate change. The program has planted thousands of trees in locations such as Hanoi, Hội An [11] [12], and Soc Trang [13]. Mangrove reforestation projects in Sóc Trăng have helped protect coastal areas from erosion and salinity intrusion while creating sustainable livelihoods for local communities[14].

Additionally, Sống Foundation has implemented activities in arid regions such as Ninh Thuan, including the "Trồng Rừng Giữ Nước" (Forest Planting for Water Retention) campaign, aimed at restoring ecosystems and enhancing resilience to climate change[15]. In 2020, Jang Kều was recognized by the World Bank as one of the Pioneering Women across East Asia and the Pacific, acknowledging her influence in sustainable development.[16]

Achievements and Awards

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  1. The NEXT Social Impact Awards by BusinessWoman Magazine, 2024[17]
  2. Artistic Collaboration of the Year to Come Out by L'Officiel Beauty Choice Awards, 2023[18]
  3. Sustainable Project by Human Act Prize awarded to the Safe House Project by Nhà Chống Lũ (Reslient Housing Program) of Sống Foundation, 2023[10]
  4. Joint Effort Project of the Year by Ashui Awards to the Happy Village Project, one of the projects by Nhà Chống Lũ, 2021[9]
  5. In the list of Pioneering Women across East Asia Pacific by World Bank, 2020[16]
  6. Top Ambassador of Inspiration by WeChoice Awards, 2020[19]
  7. One of 50 Most Influential Women by Forbes in Vietnam, 2019[20]
  8. Positive Impace Project for the Community by WeChoice Awards, 2017[21]
  9. National Volunteer Awards by Vietnam Youth Union & United Nations Volunteer Program (UNV), 2016 [21]

Impact

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Jang Kều’s initiatives have improved the lives of thousands of people and raised awareness about environmental protection, disaster resilience, and sustainability. Her leadership has positioned her as one of Vietnam’s most influential women in the fields of business and social activism. [22]

References

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  1. ^ https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2020/03/08/pham-thi-huong-giang
  2. ^ https://cafebiz.vn/ai-dung-sau-nha-chong-lu-du-an-dang-giup-hang-tram-ngoi-nha-chong-choi-hieu-qua-voi-bao-to-khac-nghiet-mien-trung-20201019155822084.chn
  3. ^ "Những người phụ nữ với sứ mệnh lan tỏa điều tích cực đến với cộng đồng". www.brandsvietnam.com (in vn). Retrieved 2025-01-09.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  4. ^ "Jang Kều - người đàn bà chống lũ và những chấm xanh hy vọng". www.phunuonline.com.vn (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 2025-01-09.
  5. ^ Foundation, Sống. "Sống là". song.org.vn. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
  6. ^ "Jang Kều - người đàn bà chống lũ và những chấm xanh hy vọng". www.phunuonline.com.vn (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 2025-01-09.
  7. ^ https://cafebiz.vn (2023-12-30). "Người phụ nữ đứng sau 1.200 ngôi nhà an toàn cho bà con vùng thiên tai: 'Làm thế nào để có 10 hay 100 bạn Jang Kều khác?'". cafebiz.vn (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 2025-01-09. {{cite web}}: External link in |last= (help)
  8. ^ "Làng Hạnh Phúc - Ashui Awards" (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 2025-01-09.
  9. ^ a b "Ashui Awards 2021: Công bố các hạng mục giải thưởng kiến trúc xuất sắc". Báo điện tử An ninh Thủ đô (in Vietnamese). 2022-01-02. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
  10. ^ a b https://cafebiz.vn (2023-12-12). "5 dự án được vinh danh trong hạng mục Dự án Bền vững của Human Act Prize 2023". cafebiz.vn (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 2025-01-09. {{cite web}}: External link in |last= (help)
  11. ^ "Chương trình "Hạnh phúc xanh" mục tiêu mỗi năm trồng ít nhất 10.000 cây xanh". doanthanhnien.vn. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
  12. ^ "Xây dựng Công viên Hạnh Phúc Xanh với sự chung tay cộng đồng - Tạp chí Kiến trúc Việt Nam". kientrucvietnam.org.vn (in Vietnamese). 2019-11-20. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
  13. ^ "Chương Trình Hạnh Phúc Xanh - Tạp Chí Heritage Vietnam" (in Vietnamese). 2022-09-09. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
  14. ^ Vietcetera (2020-06-05). "Hạnh Phúc Xanh kêu gọi cộng đồng cùng chung tay trồng rừng ngập mặn tại Sóc Trăng". Vietcetera (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 2025-01-09.
  15. ^ Phunuvietnam (2022-06-21). ""Hạnh phúc Xanh" kết nối con người với tự nhiên". BÁO PHỤ NỮ VIỆT NAM ĐIỆN TỬ (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 2025-01-09.
  16. ^ a b "Breaking Barriers in Vietnam: Pham Thi Huong Giang". World Bank. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
  17. ^ khoahocphothong.vn (2024-12-23). "Nhìn lại đêm vinh danh NEXT Awards 2024 lần đầu tổ chức của Tạp chí Nữ Doanh Nhân". khoahocphothong.vn (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 2025-01-09.
  18. ^ "L'OFFICIEL BEAUTY CHOICE AWARDS 2023: Xướng tên những sản phẩm sáng giá nhất ngành làm đẹp". L’Officiel Vietnam | The Fashion Revolution (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 2025-01-09.
  19. ^ "WeChoice Awards 2020 tìm ra 10 nhân vật truyền cảm hứng của năm". Báo Giáo dục và Thời đại Online (in Vietnamese). 2021-01-23. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
  20. ^ https://cafebiz.vn (2019-03-04). "Top 50 phụ nữ ảnh hưởng nhất Việt Nam 2019: Nữ tướng FPTShop, "mẹ chồng Hà Tăng" và H'Hen Niê… lọt danh sách". cafebiz.vn (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 2025-01-09. {{cite web}}: External link in |last= (help)
  21. ^ a b VTV, BAO DIEN TU (2019-02-22). "WeChoice tháng 2: Jang Kều và dự án nhà chống lũ". BAO DIEN TU VTV (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 2025-01-09.
  22. ^ "Woman spends 7 years building houses, reforesting Vietnam". Tuoi Tre News. 2020-05-14. Archived from the original on 2022-08-08. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
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