Da Nang's location at a strategic point in central Vietnam, its World Heritage sites and tourism resources of sea and mountains have quickly led to its rapid and long-lasting development. The accompanying urbanization and changes in the economic structure have been remarkable, and while some people have been able to ride the current trends and greatly increase their incomes, there is a segment of the population that has been left behind. In particular, women and young people without educational backgrounds or occupational skills are living on unstable and meager incomes and are unable to cope with the increasing cost of living due to the recent price hikes.

In the past, it was possible for families and relatives to provide support, but this cannot keep up with the speed of today's socio-economic changes. The national social security system is still in its infancy. An effective way to improve the lives of these socially vulnerable people is to acquire skills that will enable them to earn a stable income.

FIDR opened an office in Da Nang City in 1998 as its base in Vietnam, and has been developing projects in the city and surrounding areas. FIDR launched this project at the request of the Da Nang City Department of Foreign Affairs.