At the beginning, in 1994, Viêtnam Plus had for vocation to work solely in Vietnam, in poor farming areas of the South. Why the South? It was necessary to choose and to limit the distance in this country spread all in length.

Vietnam is still a LDC (Less developped country)but not for long anymore: currently the gross domestic product (GDP)  reaches $720 (2007) and it is estimated that it will reach $1000 before 2010: it will then require less help; some countries (Belgium and France notably),are already reducing their help.

The Cambodian countryside -province of Svay Riêng, is a lot poorer than those in Vietnam. The great poverty (less than 100 euro/year/person) touches 30-40% of the villagers, compared to  about 10% in the provinces of Bình Thuân and Hâu Giangs in Vietnam.

In spite of its progress? The title may appear provocative, but Vietnam has reached the stage when aid is reduced, because of its fast development. There are 3 good reasons to continue :  

• We estimate that 10% of the population still live in great poverty. Which represents nearly 9 millions eople, that’s a lot!