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The history and development of the
Anh Chi Em program


2007
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The Anh Chi Em Program was established by the Entrepreneurs du Monde with the name Chi Em (Sister). The organization was established in Dien Bien district, Dien Bien Province.
2009
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Expanding operations to Muong Ang district, Dien Bien province
2011
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The program was renamed to Anh Chi Em (Brothers and Sisters)
2015
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Start to be financially self-sufficient
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Recognized by the State Bank of Vietnam and Citi bank Foundation as a microfinance institution for the poor
From 2014 to 2018
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08 ACE customers were honored by Citibank Vietnam in collaboration with the State Bank of Vietnam as "Honor Micro-Entrepreneurs"
2017
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Won the title of "Microfinance institution committed to financial inclusion" recognized by Citibank Vietnam in collaboration with the State Bank of Vietnam
2019
Awarded a Certificate of Merit by the Foreign Non-Governmental Working Group of Dien Bien Province for outstanding achievements in community socio-economic development
Open one more branch operating in 04 communes of Dien Bien district.
2019
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Awarded the Certificate of Merit by the Foreign NGO Work Department of Dien Bien Province for "Excellent achievements in community socio-economic development of foreign NGOs operating in Dien Bien province in the year 2019"
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Open one more branch operating in 04 communes of Dien Bien district.
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Year 2020
Recognized as a microfinance program/project by the State Bank of Vietnam.
Operating in 11 communes of Dien Bien district, 5 communes of Muong Ang district, 3 communes of Ho Chi Minh City. Dien Bien Phu and serving nearly 5000 households