Let's work together for empowerment, inclusion and
resilience to create a society where no one is left behind.
Through TRE, education, upcycling, and disaster risk reduction
About Us
The Center of Research and Community Inclusive Support (CORMIS) was established in January 2018 under the management of the Da Nang Union of Science and Technology Associations. We are dedicated to building inclusive communities where everyone—especially those who have been marginalized—can participate fully, release stress and tension, build resilience, and thrive.
CORMIS works alongside communities, partners, and stakeholders to create sustainable solutions that empower marginalized groups through research, education, direct support, and wellness practices. We believe that true empowerment requires both inclusion and wellbeing—everyone deserves the opportunity to contribute their unique abilities, participate in decisions that affect their lives, and access practices that support their mental and physical health. Through our integrated approach to stress and tension release, environmental sustainability, education, and disaster preparedness, we address the interconnected challenges facing vulnerable communities in Vietnam.
By 2030, to be the model for holistic community development in Vietnam—where stress release and trauma healing, environmental action, education, and disaster resilience work together to create communities where no one is left behind and everyone can thrive.
With commitment to empowerment, inclusion, and collective resilience at our core, we research, develop, and implement community-driven solutions that strengthen capabilities and improve quality of life for marginalized people in Vietnam. Through integrated programs in mental wellness and stress release, environmental sustainability and dignified work, capacity-building education, and disaster risk reduction, we train local facilitators, support community initiatives, and build networks of care that enable vulnerable populations to access healing, participate in decisions, and build sustainable futures.
Core Values
- Responsibility – We honor our commitments to the communities we serve
- Creativity – We seek innovative solutions to complex challenges
- Professionalism – We maintain high standards in all our work
- Transparency – We operate with openness and accountability
- Unity – We build strength through collaboration and mutual support
We believe that a "society where no one is left behind" means everyone gets the chance to contribute to positive change with their own unique abilities. Everyone has the right and responsibility to participate in decisions that impact their lives. Through our work, CORMIS contributes to Vietnam's commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, working toward a society where dignity, opportunity, wellness, and belonging are available to all.
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What We Do
We rescue high-quality fabric remnants from hotels and tailor shops—materials that would otherwise be discarded as waste—and give them new purpose. Through the skillful hands and creativity of our artisan team, these forgotten materials become unique, handcrafted products including bags, accessories, and decorative items.
Who We Serve
Our program directly benefits at-risk communities across Central Vietnam, with particular focus on:
- People with disabilities seeking dignified employment
- Women with unstable income or limited job opportunities
- Youth learning entrepreneurial and vocational skills
- Non-disabled tailors looking to supplement their income
Our Upcycling Initiatives
"Individual Action, Collective Impact: Engaging International Communities"
We believe change starts with small actions each person can take. Through partnerships with international education programs, we welcome students from around the world to learn about sustainable production and consumption while taking concrete action.
Participants engage through documentaries, workshops, and hands-on activities—making usable products from surplus fabric, collecting waste from beaches and streets, and connecting with our artisan team. These experiences combine environmental education with meaningful cross-cultural exchange, inspiring young people to become sustainability advocates in their own communities.
Corporate Partnerships: Sustainability Journey
We partner with businesses to provide team-building experiences that shift mindsets about waste and sustainability. Through our "Sustainability Journey" program, corporate teams learn that sustainable consumption means not creating waste in the first place—and that when we change our mindset, "trash" becomes resources.
Working alongside our upcycling artisans, corporate participants experience firsthand how fabric waste from hotels transforms into beautiful, useful products. They create items that are donated to disadvantaged children, connecting environmental action with social impact. These partnerships help businesses integrate sustainability into their corporate culture while supporting our artisan team.
The Closed Circle: Connecting Stakeholders for Sustainable Development
Our signature model demonstrates the power of circular economy principles:
- Step 1: We collect used, high-quality fabrics from luxury resorts in Da Nang and surrounding areas.
- Step 2: We guide international guests and community members in transforming these materials into upcycled products through cutting, sewing, and decorating workshops—creating experiential learning about environmental protection and sustainable development.
- Step 3: We donate finished products to students at disability education centers and other marginalized communities.
This closed-loop system addresses waste, creates livelihoods, provides education, and supports vulnerable communities—all while bringing together hotels, international visitors, our artisan team, and disability organizations in a model of true collaboration.
Our Impact
- Environmental Protection – We divert hundreds of kilograms of fabric waste from landfills and waterways each year, reducing pollution and promoting circular economy practices.
- Economic Empowerment – We provide stable income and develop marketable skills for people with disabilities and marginalized workers. Our team members earn fair wages while building professional experience and confidence.
- Community Education – We raise awareness about fast fashion's environmental impact and inspire sustainable consumption habits throughout Central Vietnam and beyond.
- Skills Development – We train youth and team members in upcycling techniques, business skills, and environmental stewardship, empowering them to become change agents in their own communities.
- Building Connection – We bring people and resources together, creating networks of support that strengthen community bonds and advance collective sustainability goals.
The CORMIS Difference
Every upcycled product tells a story of waste transformed, skills honored, and barriers overcome. When you choose CORMIS, you're investing in dignity, sustainability, and inclusive opportunity.
Our upcycling program proves that environmental protection and social inclusion are not separate goals—they strengthen each other. By creating dignified work for people with disabilities while addressing fabric waste, we're building a model of development where no one is left behind and nothing is wasted.
Get Involved
- For Businesses: Partner with us for corporate sustainability programs and team-building experiences that create real impact.
- For Hotels & Tailors: Donate your fabric remnants instead of discarding them—we'll transform them into products that benefit the community.
- For Visitors: Join our upcycling workshops and experience the joy of creating something beautiful from waste.
- For Supporters: Purchase our unique upcycled products or support our artisan team.
Contact us to learn more about our upcycling program and how you can be part of the circular economy.
Member Stories
Ly Na
Upcycling TeamMy name is Ly Na, from Quang Ngai. I have a small body and moving around is not always easy, but my hands are strong and skillful. With them, I give new life to fabric scraps that others might throw away.
Read MoreVo Duc
Upcycling TeamI live in Da Nang and was born with hearing loss. For many years, I often kept to myself, afraid of being different and unable to connect with others. A friend introduced me to CORMIS, and from the very first day, I felt nervous and lost. But the warmth and kindness here made me feel truly welcomed.
Read MoreMy Trinh
Upcycling TeamI have a special body because of the effects of Agent Orange: a curved spine, a small frame, and a height of only 1.3 meters. Despite many health problems, I try to live positively. I learned about CORMIS from a group of disabled friends and decided to join to gain new experiences. At first, I felt nervous, but everyone was so kind and friendly that I quickly felt at home.
Read MoreThu Van
Upcycling TeamI first learned about CORMIS through a friend of mine, and from the very beginning, I admired how people could turn scraps of fabric into useful products that also help protect the environment. I felt both surprised and inspired when I realized that something once considered waste could carry so much meaning.
Read MoreThi No
Upcycling TeamMy name is Nở, and I live in Da Nang. I have difficulty walking, but thanks to a friend with a disability who introduced me to Cormis, I found a place full of warmth and support. Here, I feel happy working alongside sisters who are kind, caring, and always ready to share with one another.
Read MoreLy Na
Upcycling Team
Vo Duc
Upcycling Team
My Trinh
Upcycling Team
Thu Van
Upcycling Team
Thi No
Upcycling Team
Activities
In collaboration with FEC – Family English Centre, on August 9 and 10, we organized 2 workshops on waste education for 25 children studying English at FEC.
At the invitation of FPTU Global Education, we had a fun and meaningful working session with international students from many countries (India, Canada, Philippines and Singapore) participating in the Summer Camp program in Vietnam.
Testimonials
What is TRE®?
TRE® is a simple yet powerful series of exercises that help the body release deep tension and stress. Developed by Dr. David Berceli, TRE® activates a natural shaking mechanism that helps calm the nervous system and promote healing from stress, tension, and trauma.
TRE® is safe, accessible, and can be practiced by anyone—regardless of physical ability. The exercises can be done lying down, sitting, or standing, making them ideal for people with disabilities.
How Does TRE® Work?
Through a series of gentle exercises, TRE® activates the body's natural tremoring response. This shaking helps release tension held deep in the muscles and nervous system—tension that often builds up from:
- Daily stress and worry
- Past difficult experiences
- Physical pain or limitations
- Feelings of isolation or sadness
- Natural disasters and emergencies
The shaking is not something you force—it happens naturally once the body feels safe enough to let go.
Our TRE® Initiatives
Building Accessibility: TRE® for Deaf Youth
We organized the first TRE® session for deaf youth aged 14-16, supported by sign language interpreters and adapted instruction. TRE® is especially meaningful for disabled youth who have little access to relaxation and emotional release techniques.
One participant shared: "This is the first time I feel my body naturally relax like that. It feels so new, I want to practice more!"
Through accessible adaptations, we're ensuring that healing practices reach everyone, regardless of communication style or physical ability.
Multiplying Impact: Training Community Facilitators
We've trained 6 new TRE® Community Facilitators from 3 regions across Vietnam, including Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Through two intensive 10-day modules, these facilitators gained practical experience guiding diverse groups—from hotel employees and students to visually impaired individuals, physically disabled community members, and children.
This train-the-trainer approach ensures TRE® spreads sustainably throughout Vietnam, with local facilitators bringing healing practices to their own communities in culturally appropriate ways.
Widespread Community Wellness: TRE® Across Vietnam
We provide regular TRE® workshops throughout Vietnam—in the North, Central, and Southern regions—raising awareness about mental health and teaching people how to use TRE® safely in daily life to reduce stress.
Our workshops welcome all community members—enterprises, students, INGO staff, local charity organizations, and the general public. Through partnerships with community spaces and businesses, we're creating accessible venues where anyone can learn these life-changing practices.
Benefits of TRE®Physical Benefits:
- Better, deeper sleep
- Reduced pain in shoulders, legs, and back
- More relaxed muscles
- Improved breathing
- More stable blood pressure
Mental & Emotional Benefits:
- Less worry and fear
- Reduced feelings of sadness and loneliness
- Greater sense of calm
- More positive outlook on life
- Feeling more connected to others
Social Benefits:
- Stronger connections with community
- Reduced feelings of isolation
- More confidence to participate in group activities
- Sense of belonging and support
Why TRE® Works for People with Disabilities
TRE® is particularly beneficial for people with disabilities because:
- It's adaptable – exercises can be modified for any physical ability
- It's empowering – participants learn to help themselves
- It addresses isolation – group sessions create connection and belonging
- It's affordable – once learned, it can be practiced at home for free
- It's non-invasive – no talking about painful experiences required
- It builds hope – many participants report unexpected improvements
Our Impact
CORMIS has brought TRE® to over 260 people in Central Vietnam, including:
- People with disabilities
- Women with disabilities in rural communities
- Healthcare workers
- International students and expats
- Community organizations
- Disaster-affected communities
We have trained 7 Community Facilitators, including people with disabilities, who now share TRE® with their own communities—creating a ripple effect of healing across Central Vietnam.
Join Our TRE® Programs
CORMIS offers regular TRE® sessions and training programs. Whether you are seeking personal healing, want to support your community, or wish to become a certified TRE® Community Facilitator, we welcome you.
Contact us to learn more about upcoming TRE® sessions and training opportunities.
ACTIVITIES
Today, we organized the first session of Tension – Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE) for deaf youth aged 14-16.
We have organized another workshop to support students in practicing Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises.
Our life experiences including stress from work, broken relationships, chronic pain, shape who we are in both positive and negative ways. Over time, we hold onto stress which begins to affect our personal mental, emotional and physical well-being as well as our relationships with others.
Our Vision for Education
At CORMIS, we believe education is more than acquiring skills—it's about building capacity, confidence, and agency. Our education programs create spaces where marginalized communities, especially people with disabilities, can develop new abilities, share their knowledge, and become change agents in their communities.
We focus on alternative education that is accessible, practical, and empowering—from environmental awareness to vocational skills to leadership development.
Our Education Initiatives
Mutual Learning: Breaking Down Barriers Through Shared Knowledge
We create opportunities for students and people with disabilities to learn from each other. When university students work alongside disabled community members, something transformative happens—both groups discover they have valuable knowledge to share.
Students learn about deaf communication, adaptive strategies, and the lived experiences of people with disabilities. Meanwhile, disabled participants gain new technical skills, language abilities, and confidence. One student reflected: "These experiences help us understand how Deaf children communicate with each other in real life and how organizations support them. We are proud that today we have become a part of it."
This reciprocal approach challenges assumptions about who has knowledge worth sharing and builds genuine inclusion through mutual respect.
Environmental Education: Sowing Seeds of Change
We bring environmental education to children and youth through hands-on, joyful learning experiences. In partnership with schools and education centers, we teach young people about fabric waste, sustainable consumption, and how everyday choices impact our planet.
Through workshops like "Sowing Green Seeds," children ages 6-12 engage with games, storytelling, and creative activities that make environmental concepts accessible and fun. They learn to transform waste into useful items, gaining practical skills while developing environmental awareness that will shape their choices for years to come.
Building Leadership: Training Trainers with Disabilities
We invest in people with disabilities as environmental advocates and community leaders. Our Training of Trainers programs bring together 80+ participants from disability organizations—including people with mobility, vision, and hearing disabilities—along with representatives from children's disability centers and government departments.
Participants learn about environmental protection laws, policies, and practical programs they can implement in their communities. By building capacity among people with disabilities to become trainers and advocates themselves, we're creating a more inclusive environmental movement while challenging stereotypes about who can be a leader.
International Exchange: Learning Across Cultures
We welcome international students for immersive learning experiences that combine sustainability education with cultural exchange. Students from countries like Belgium participate in intensive programs exploring fast fashion, sustainable production, and waste reduction.
Through field visits to garment factories in Hoi An, conversations with local businesses about fabric waste, and hands-on waste collection activities, international students gain real-world understanding of sustainability challenges and solutions. These exchanges also build global networks of young people committed to environmental and social justice.
Our Impact
Through our education initiatives, we have:
- Connected hundreds of students with disability communities for mutual learning
- Trained 80+ people with disabilities as environmental advocates and trainers
- Reached hundreds of children with environmental education programs
- Hosted international student exchanges from multiple countries
- Built partnerships with schools, universities, disability organizations, and government agencies
- Created accessible learning environments where everyone can participate and contribute
Our Approach
- Accessible by Design – We ensure all education programs are accessible to people with disabilities through sign language interpretation, tactile materials, modified instruction, and inclusive facilitation.
- Experiential Learning – We prioritize hands-on experience, real-world application, and learning by doing rather than passive instruction.
- Reciprocal Knowledge – We recognize that everyone has valuable knowledge to share, and we create spaces for mutual learning across differences.
- Building Agency – We focus on developing skills, confidence, and leadership capacity that enable participants to become change agents in their own communities.
Join Our Education Programs
Whether you're a student seeking meaningful service learning, an educator looking for partnership opportunities, or a community member interested in skill development, CORMIS welcomes you.
Contact us to learn more about our education initiatives and how to get involved.
Why This Matters
Located in the Pacific Northwest tropical monsoon climate, Vietnam faces frequent natural disasters including floods, storms, cyclones, landslides, flash floods, and whirlwinds. These disasters create tremendous impacts on economic sectors, increase poverty, negatively affect households and communities, and contribute to environmental degradation and serious health issues. CORMIS believes that no one should be left behind in disaster risk management—including people with disabilities, elderly community members, children, and those living in remote mountainous areas.
Our Approach
We work across three interconnected areas to build true community resilience:
Prevention & Preparedness: Building Capacity Before Disaster Strikes
We partner with local government, Steering Committees of Disaster Prevention & Control, and Technical Support Groups in disaster-prone areas to strengthen their capacity to respond effectively to natural disasters and minimize losses.Through participatory community mapping, planning workshops, and technical training, we help communities identify risks, develop response plans, and build the skills needed to protect lives and livelihoods when disasters occur.
Emergency Response: Meeting Immediate Needs
When disasters strike, we provide rapid material assistance to affected communities. Our emergency aid includes:
- Blankets and basic necessities for families who have lost everything
- Food supplies for adults and children
- Support to rebuild homes and restart businesses
- Educational materials and support for children to continue learning after disasters
- Prevention materials: lifejackets, generators, facemasks, hand sanitizer
- Water filtering systems for schools in mountainous areas
Priority groups include children, women, elderly people, and those living in remote mountainous areas who face the greatest barriers to accessing external assistance.
Inclusive Preparedness: Ensuring Access for All
We identify and address critical gaps in disaster preparedness systems. Working with disability communities, we've discovered that many early warning systems are inaccessible to people with hearing or vision impairments. Through specialized training workshops—such as our Disaster Risk Management training for the Deaf community—we bring together disability organizations, government disaster agencies, and policy leaders to develop truly inclusive early warning and response systems. Our work ensures that emergency information reaches everyone, regardless of disability, and that disaster management agencies have the knowledge and tools to serve all community members effectively.
Our Impact
Through community-based disaster risk reduction initiatives, we have:
- Strengthened local government capacity for disaster prevention and response
- Provided emergency relief to hundreds of families across Central Vietnam
- Trained disability community leaders and government officials on inclusive disaster management
- Installed water filtering systems in remote mountain schools
- Rebuilt homes and supported business recovery for disaster-affected families
- Created accessible early warning systems for deaf and blind communitie
Building a Safer Future Together
Climate change is increasing both the frequency and intensity of natural disasters in Vietnam. Through prevention, rapid response, and inclusive systems, CORMIS is helping communities not just survive disasters—but build the resilience to thrive despite them. Contact us to learn more about our disaster risk reduction initiatives or to support our emergency response work.
Achievements
We cannot achieve the results without the support of our partners and the beneficiaries!
🌱 From January to the end of June 2025, the upcycling team has upcycled 1972 products from 899 kg of leftover fabric waste from tailor shops and used white fabrics from Melia Vinpearl Riverfront Da Nang Hotel, creating additional income for team members. 🌱 Mr. Võ Đức, the only handsome Deaf man of the team, has upcycled the most products and also earned the highest income. His monthly highest salary has ever reached up to 15 million VND. Congratulations to the hero of the team! 💚 We are deeply grateful for the dedication of the entire upcycling team. Thank you to all brothers and sisters who patiently work with waste every day — turning trash into useful products for the community. 💚 Thank you to our partners, friends, and students who have journeyed with us to achieve these results. 🙌 Together, we can make the environment cleaner and more beautiful.
- 261 people participated in TRE activities, including foreign students, business people, healing community members, education organization members, expats, people with disabilities, INGO staff, etc - 7 people, including people with disabilities were trained to become TRE Community Facilitators
Members
Dung Mai
PresidentDung Mai devotes her life to CORMIS. She is President of the organisation and serve humanity
Gurdeep Prashar
Helping memberBusiness and IT
Micheal Lack
Helping MemberMicheal Lack came to help us making videos on our Project of Upcycling for Wellbeing
Plum Village
Helping Member - Mindfulness meditationPlum Village is a global community of mindfulness practice centers offering retreats and teachings on engaged Buddhism and the art of mindful living, founded by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh
Paws for Compassion Danang
Helping MemberPaws for Compassion (PFC) mission is to improve the welfare of animals by combating animal cruelty and pet overpopulation through education.
Sae Kani
Helping member - TRE® Global Certification Trainer and Certified Integral CoachShe also studied meditation, energy work and metaphysics, which complement recovery from trauma and personal development. She offers individual, couple, group, and corporate TRE® sessions and various meditation retreats, workshops in TRE®, including Global Certification Training. She combines different modalities and skills to support people's potential in living their lives to the fullest.
Mariano Pedroza
Helping member - A therapist and educatorTashma Kritzinger
Helping member - Upcyled fashion DesignerAkiko
Helping memberKey partner for the Fishing net Upcycling
Surabhi Jaiswar
Helping memberArtist and mental healing
Vu Kim Dam Phuong
Helping memberYoga trainer
Lam Thi Tuyet
Helping memberYoga trainer
Song Tung
Helping memberEnvironmental protection and systematic management
Vo Thi Thuy Tien
Helping memberOnline English class
Uyen
Helping memberOnline computer class
Melissa D.Barry
Concious Matters Founder - Helping memberJoan.Mc Donald
TRE Certification Trainer - Helping memberTestimonials
Thanks Giving
Since doing the TRE exercises, I no longer feel sad and lonely as before. I find TRE very suitable for people with disabilities, who always feel lonely and inferior. TRE exercises help us to overcome that feeling and want to participate more in our community activities. I look forward to the TRE exercises that will be available to more people with disabilities elsewhere. I would like to become a TRE instructor for other people with disabilities. Please help me get the TRE® certificate
Mr Nguyen Dinh BaPerson with physical impairment DPO Dien Ban, Quang Nam province
I think my legs are paralyzed. Therefore, when doing TRE, I try to focus on my shoulders and arms. It is suprizing to me that my legs now shake after I try doing normal exercises with people who have normal legs. I feel so much happy. In my mind, it just comes up with a hope that who know if I try more with TRE, my legs can activate again and I can walk like other people?
Ms Nguyen Thi BePerson with physical impairment DuyXuyen DPO, Quang Nam province
Practicing TRE regularly helps me to sleep better, my body is also less tired
Ms. Vo Nhat HaStaff of Da Nang International airport
I feel deep relaxation after practising TRE® exercises. Before I think such kind of shaking is not a normal state. Therefore, I try to stop my shaking. Now I know the benefits and know to practise for the shaking
Ms. Nguyen Thi Minh ThuyDepartment of Responding and Post Disaster Recovery, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD)
CORMIS is a serious institution that does wonderful work often with very little resources. I have the pleasure to collaborate with this wonderful group of human beings and I am a witness of the dedication and professionalism with which they work.
"Thank you to the women at Cormis's Up-cycling Project for Livelihoods and Environmental Protection, who always put so much care and details to sewing our shoe bags. Every time I receive the final products, I'm both excited and curious because all the fabrics are selected from their up-cycling project, so each bag has its own unique point, no two bags look the same. Swing Love is very happy to contribute small tiny part to the upcycling project to increase the livelihoods of women with disabilities in Da Nang. Cormis also has a shop selling pretty recylced products on their Facebook page. Check them out! Oh, I gotta mention the way they mix 'n match old fabrics and bring them a new life, wonderful!
Swing Love𝑨 𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒆 𝑱𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒚 | 𝑯𝒐𝒊 𝑨𝒏, 𝑽𝒊𝒆𝒕𝒏𝒂𝒎. Made-to-order leather shoes by Hội An's experienced shoemakers for Swing dancers & Vintage lovers.
We have never had such kinds of practical skill sharing like this. The way of making biodegradable kitchen soap and enzyme liquid from the fruit waste is simple, easy to do. The materials to make the soap and liquid are available in our center so we can start making them after this training. Using the soap and liquid like this in the center we feel safe as they do not cause harm on us and the children. It is also good for the environment. Thank you for sharing this useful knowledge and skills for our center.
Director of Long Tho center for raising children with disabilitiesCenter for children with disability, Long Tho Pagoda in Hue is a place that support 88 children with disability and need special care.
Acknowlegement! We are so happy to receive the support from CORMIS who has come over 300 km to help us recover from the previous storm. Their support include 1 tivi, 15 sets of tables and chairs, 11 fans, clothes and medicine for pupils. These are really useful gifts for our teachers and pupils as they will help us to better teach for the children with these equipments. Living in this remote area, with the limited budget we have, we cannot buy those equipment to support the teaching for children. Thank you so much for the kind support from CORMIS. Wish all the members of CORMIS have good health so that you can help more disadvantaged people.
Vice - Director of Atuc primary and secondary schoolAtuc primary and secondary school locates in remote mountainous area of Huong Hoa district, Quang Tri province. The school has more than 90% of ethnic children
The amazing time I spent with Cormis will be one of the highlights of my time spent in Vietnam. To see first hand the amazing work Cormis is doing for the Vietnamese Community is truly heartwarming. The team there is passionate, hard working and above all inspiring. Dung and the amazing women are working so incredibly hard to create opportunities and support the like minded people across Vietnam. Having the amazing opportunity to help and support the team at Cormis was truly one of the most rewarding experiences living in Vietnam. Meeting so many talented and hard working women that are not only creating amazing products but are building a supportive community that uplift each other even when times are dark. Thank you to the team at Cormis for all the hard work you do for the Vietnamese community. Michael Lack"
Micheal LackVideo maker
What I like most from CORMIS is that they support me the best for my spirit. So I have a tendency to think in a more positive way. I live more simply. No worry. No fear. I am fully aware of the day I live. I will think of tomorrow when it comes. (Đinh Thuỳ Dung – Tư Nghĩa district, Quảng Ngãi province).
Dinh Thuy Dung - Quang Ngai province, VietnamMember of Club of Women with Disabilities in Quang Ngai province
The “Self and Collective Care” program initiated by CORMIS has helped me to stay in a comfortable mood. It helps me to learn more and therefore I no longer feel sad, inferiority with the fact that I am a woman with disability. Before, I often thought of negative things. My health condition now has also improved. I can sleep more easily and sleep very well. The physical pains on my body have been reduced, especially on my legs, hands and shoulder. My blood pressure is more stable. I don’t worry too much on COVID pandemic and think of it in a negative way. (Tran Hoa – Aluoi Town, Thua Thien Hue province)
Tran HoaMember of Women with disabilities in Hue city
The CORMIS’s self and collective care program has helped us to change our priorities in our life. Not like before, now we consider health is an important priority. In this time of COVID pandemic, we have come together to practice breathing, yoga and tension release exercises. These activities have help our lungs to be stronger. Our mental status is stable. We are calm to response to the pandemic. What I like most in this program is the way they design the activities accessible for all of us. This has enabled us, people with disabilities to participate easily to protect our health. This program has also connected us together! (Phan Nga – Quang Ngai city).
Nga PhanWomen with disabilities in Quang Ngai province
My experience at Cormis is unforgetable. The first time i got involve with Dung and the ladies at Cormis was when my friend tagged me in a post about making masks for the hospital. I kindly offered my help. And from that moment i started my time Cormis. Actually they helped me by giving me useful things to do during a tough time in Da Nang. The ladies at Cormis treated me very well. And instantly i felt i was part of the group. They would feed me everytime i was there. And never accepted when i said no. Haha. Sometimes i would find a bag full of fruits on my motorbike. And nobody knew where it came from. I felt so appriciated for hat i have done for Cormis. There are so many ladies who are in need of work. Dung at Cormis provides them with work so they can have a normal life just like everyone else. And they deserve it. Despite having a disabillity, the ladies work so hard and never complain. Or maybe i just don’t understand when they complain haha. There were times when i went to Cormis when i was a bit moody. The ladies at Cormis would turn my mood around in a second by talking to me. Making jokes with me. They would just lift my spirit with their endless energy. I want to thank Cormis for letting me hang around and let me spend time with you ladies. I feel very lucky and i learn a lot during my time at Cormis. So in conclusion. My time at Cormis was great. Made new friends. Learned new things. Ate lots of vegetarian food. And laugh a lot with a group of beautiful and talented people. Cam on rat nhieu! Kong
Chong Chaw KongTour agency
Joining the mental health program facilitated by CORMIS in this time of COVID pandemic has helped me to have positive energies, good mood. What I like most when joining the activities is that I have been able to connect with friends, uncles, aunts who have the same situation like me from different provinces of Vietnam. Their joy of living and smiles are the great medicine for me in this time. The devoted way of facilitating from Ms Dung and the yoga providers at each session per week attracted me to participate and these activities are now like the food which must have on my menu. The mindfulness meditation guided by the Nuns and Monks in being aware of the breath has enabled me to relax my body and can easily sleep.
Quynh NguyenWomen with disabilities - Quang Ngai province
After more than one year working with CORMIS I understand that it is the place where we all share, learn from each other for our development. For instance, through the upcycling work from the left over fabric which people throw away, they collect and upcycle them into useful things like wallets, pillow cover, hair tie, apron, etc. Besides, the used fishing nets have also been collected to upcycle them into cleaning items. This is really amazing! CORMIS helps the disadvantaged women use their existing strength, such us, their sewing skills to creat products that can be sold for increasing their income. They are also given environment where they can sit together to share their sadness and happiness in their life. This environment creates equality and happiness for the disadvantage people who have been given opportunities to learn and build their capacity. Besides, they are also be able to participate in other useful activities such as mindfulness, English, dancing which bring them lots of fun. There are many other community groups have given hands to collaborate and support CORMIS through their activities, for instance, community market from Paws for Compassion, Dork Dancing for their Mental health program. We all understand that we are equal. We should be treated equal. CORMIS has brought to our community a value that is the true connection among our humanity. Dung Mai you have done good job.
Wearing the upcycled hat in the hospital makes me feel warmer in my soul.
A patient with cancerProgram donating upcycled hats to the patients with cancer who is under the treatment at Danang cancer hospital.
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