VIETNAM. Quang Tri province. Hai Lang district. The central coastal province of Quang Tri is one of the most vulnerable to flooding in the whole of Vietnam, and Hai Lang district is the most vulnerable within the province. Climate change will bring an increased risk of disaster to Vietnam. Oxfam works in Hai Lang district, helping to train villagers to prepare for floods and storms, and how to adapt to changes.
Nguyen Tuan Van Sang (12) with his lifejacket, given to him by his school three years ago to help him survive the floods. Phu Kinh village, Hai Hoa commune..
"I'm afraid when the floods come, I can't go to school or play with my friends. The school gave me the lifejacket three years ago because my family is so poor and we live by the river. I use the jacket when the floods come, I've had to use it 5 times this year. I'm not afraid, because it helps me float." 2009.