The movement is part of a broader effort to implement the Politburo’s Resolution 57-NQ/TW on developing science and technology. It aligns with the Youth Month 2025 campaign, focusing on empowering youth with disabilities through digital literacy and skills development.
Microsoft Vietnam will play a crucial role in the movement by providing tools like Copilot, an AI-powered assistant, to enhance the learning experience and work environment for participants.
Microsoft’s activities supporting Vietnamese youths with disabilities will run from March to June 2025. Key initiatives include launching campaigns, equipping participants with skills, developing critical thinking, and culminating in a programming competition titled ‘Applying Copilot in Life’.
According to Nguyen Quynh Tram, General Director of Microsoft Vietnam, the global community includes over one billion people with disabilities, who often face challenges in employment and education. However, she emphasises that people with disabilities are a significant untapped talent pool.
She cited Microsoft's research which indicates that 91% of surveyed individuals with disabilities find Copilot useful, 85% believe it can create a more inclusive work environment, and 76% think it aids in professional development.
Pham Van Thanh, Chairman of the Vietnam Association of Youth with Disabilities, notes that while 65% of current jobs may be replaced by technology, this shift presents opportunities for youth with disabilities to engage in digital training, career guidance, online entrepreneurship, and social activities.
Under the movement, the association will provide youths with disabilities with training from basic to advanced levels, thus fostering a self-sustaining learning environment.
