UNICEF and FPT join forces to harness Green Tech, Data, and AI for child protection

Recently, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Vietnam and FPT Corporation signed an initial commitment to collaborate on deploying technology-driven solutions in green transition, data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) to support child protection and education in Vietnam.

UNICEF and FPT join forces to advance technology solutions for children in Vietnam. Photo: UNICEF Viet Nam/Truong Viet Hung

The agreement between UNICEF and FPT focuses on assessing greenhouse gas emissions in child-related environments, developing AI-powered early warning systems for natural disasters, and advancing digital skills education alongside online child protection.

UNICEF contributes its global expertise in child rights, policy advocacy, and resource mobilization to ensure that technology solutions are closely aligned with real needs. FPT brings in its technological capabilities and teams of experts in AI, big data, and modern digital infrastructure.

In the environmental field, the two sides plan to pilot VertZéro – FPT’s carbon accounting software – to measure emissions at selected schools, hospitals, and community centers for children. The data collected will help identify pollution sources and the extent of their impact on children, leading to recommendations such as installing solar panels, improving insulation, or adopting energy-efficient lighting systems. UNICEF will use these insights to prepare child-focused environmental impact reports and advocate for emission reduction policies.

In the field of disaster prevention, FPT is researching and integrating AI into forest, land, and water monitoring systems to provide early warnings of floods, landslides, droughts, and seasonal water shortages. UNICEF will work with government agencies to leverage national data sources and apply the analytical results to policy development for disaster response, helping protect millions of children and families living in high-risk areas.

UNICEF and FPT will also jointly develop and implement programs that enable children and young people to access technology safely, learn digital and AI skills, and support parents in accompanying their children’s digital journey.

FPT’s digital education platforms will play a central role in these initiatives, including: Khaothi.Online – a digital testing system that enhances assessment quality and learning outcomes; Meduverse – a learning ecosystem powered by AI, VR/AR, big data, and gamification for children aged 4-15; and CodeLearn – a platform for programming and digital skills training for students.

These solutions are tailored to align with Vietnam’s general and preschool education curricula, featuring adaptive learning functions that help students build personalized learning pathways. In addition, the two sides will organize teacher training programs and community activities, contributing to a safe, inclusive, and equitable digital learning environment for all children.

The agreement between UNICEF and FPT focuses on three key areas of cooperation. Photo: UNICEF Viet Nam/Truong Viet Hung

Ms. Silvia Danailov – UNICEF Representative in Vietnam – speaks at the event. Photo: FPT

Ms. Silvia Danailov – UNICEF Representative in Vietnam – stated: “To protect child rights and advance sustainable development in Vietnam, we need the joint efforts of many partners, with technology companies playing a pivotal role. Through this collaboration, UNICEF and FPT are committed to leveraging the power of technology to improve the well-being of children in Vietnam. We will drive innovative solutions to safeguard vulnerable children, strengthen data-driven policies, and build resilient systems that can adapt to climate change – always keeping Vietnamese children at the center of every effort.”

Mr. Than Minh Ngoc – Chief Operations Officer of FPT IS, FPT Corporation reaffirms the company’s commitment to working with UNICEF to build a safe and healthy environment for children to thrive. Photo: FPT

Mr. Than Minh Ngoc – Chief Operations Officer of FPT IS, FPT Corporation shared: “The partnership between UNICEF and FPT marks a new trend of collaboration, where international organizations and technology enterprises join hands to address global challenges while staying rooted in local realities. FPT is committed to harnessing the power of technology together with UNICEF not only to tackle today’s urgent issues but also to lay the foundation for long-term change, contributing to a safer, more inclusive, and more equitable environment for children in Vietnam.”

According to UNICEF, children are among the most vulnerable groups to global challenges such as climate change, natural disasters, and inequalities in technology access, due to their dependency, limited coping capacity, and the long-term impacts of these issues on their physical and mental development. The collaboration between UNICEF and FPT is not only a story of digital transformation but also a strong affirmation that technology can serve as an effective tool to create a safe, healthy, and equitable environment for every child.