Accompanying Youth with Disabilities in the ‘Digital Literacy for All’ Movement

On the afternoon of March 12 in Hanoi, the Vietnam Youth Federation for Persons with Disabilities, in collaboration with Microsoft Vietnam, launched the “Digital Literacy for All” movement for Vietnamese youth with disabilities.

“Digital Literacy for All” – Offering practical solutions for youth with disabilities

Attending the event were Mr. Nguyễn Tường Lâm, Secretary of the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union and President of the Vietnam Youth Federation; Mr. Phạm Văn Thành, President of the Vietnam Youth Federation for Persons with Disabilities; Ms. Nguyễn Quỳnh Trâm, General Director of Microsoft Vietnam; along with the community of youth with disabilities and experts participating in the Digital Literacy for All program.

At the event, the Vietnam Youth Federation for Persons with Disabilities launched the “Digital Literacy for All” movement for youth with disabilities, with support from Microsoft and the AI-powered tool Copilot. The initiative aims to help youth with disabilities address real-life challenges in society through the application of digital technology.

Overview of the program “Launching the ‘Digital Literacy for All’ Movement for Youth with Disabilities in Vietnam”

In his keynote speech launching the program, Mr. Phạm Văn Thành, President of the Vietnam Youth with Disabilities Union, shared:

“The Fourth Industrial Revolution is unfolding globally at an unprecedented scale and pace. The rapid advancement of technology has brought about significant changes in our daily lives and work.”

“In the next few years, 65% of current jobs are expected to be replaced by technology. This also presents a major opportunity for Vietnamese youth with disabilities to access digital training, career orientation, entrepreneurship, online business, and actively participate in social activities,” he noted.

Mr. Phạm Văn Thành, President of the Vietnam Youth with Disabilities Union

According to Mr. Thành, partnering with a global tech giant like Microsoft enables youth with disabilities to access and be guided in using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, and others.

“The philosophy of the ‘Digital Literacy for All’ movement is simple: ‘Those who know more, teach more; those who know less, teach less; those who don’t know, learn.’ That’s why the Union has built a model that gathers top experts across diverse fields such as AI, Blockchain, Information Security, Digital Content Creation, Sports Commentating, Esports, Graphic Design, and Programming,” he said.

The implementation method of the “Digital Literacy for All” model follows the principle of “Trainer to Trainer” + “Lifelong Learning.” Experts will train youth with disabilities in the most basic, practical, and easily applicable knowledge and skills for work and life.

Through this program, youth with disabilities, after being trained, will continue to self-learn, enhance their skills, and stay updated on platforms such as LuyenAI.vn for AI knowledge and Chongluadao.vn for cybersecurity. In the next step, these young people will become trainers themselves, sharing their knowledge within their own communities.

Launch of the “Digital Literacy Movement” Expert Task Force

Speaking at the event, Ms. Nguyễn Quỳnh Trâm, General Director of Microsoft Vietnam, shared:

“Over 1 billion people worldwide live with disabilities, and at some point in our lives, most of us may experience some form of temporary or permanent disability. The real-life impact of this is profound. Employment and education rates among people with disabilities remain extremely low, and there has been little change in social inclusion for this community over the past 30 years. However, we can absolutely bridge this gap through technological advancement—especially artificial intelligence—which enables more inclusive communication, interaction, and information exchange.”

“At Microsoft, our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more through safe and accessible technology. We believe that AI-powered tools such as Microsoft Copilot will unlock access for people with disabilities by enhancing skills, offering educational opportunities, and connecting them to meaningful employment. This will, in turn, contribute significantly to the growth of our socio-economic landscape.”

Ms. Nguyễn Quỳnh Trâm, General Director of Microsoft Vietnam, speaking at the Launch Ceremony of the “Digital Literacy Movement” for People with Disabilities.

At the launch ceremony, the Vietnam Youth with Disabilities Association officially introduced the “Digital Literacy Task Force” – a team of experts from various fields dedicated to supporting young people with disabilities in accessing technology, developing digital skills, and applying them to work and study.

The task force includes:

• Ngô Minh Hiếu (Hiếu PC) – Co-founder of the social enterprise Chống Lừa Đảo (Anti-Scam), former expert at the National Cybersecurity Monitoring Center

• Lê Công Thành – AI Specialist, Chairman & CEO of InfoRe Technology

• Đặng Phi Khoa – Microsoft Vietnam Expert and a person with disabilities

• Đào Việt Anh – Microsoft Vietnam Expert

• Gia Nguyễn – Microsoft Vietnam Expert

• Nguyễn Mạnh Luật – Co-founder of the social enterprise Chống Lừa Đảo

• Nguyễn Đức Bình (Chim Sẻ Đi Nắng) – Digital content creator

• Hoàng Anh Quân – Football commentator and digital content creator

• Lê Anh Tùng – Creative Director at Ocean Entertainment Group, former Creative Director of Kenh14.vn and WeChoice Awards

These professionals will play a vital role in mentoring, training, and empowering youth with disabilities to thrive in the digital age.

The “Digital Literacy Task Force” is composed of experts from diverse fields.