Hydropower impacts: From Environmental, Social and Gender Perspectives

production activities. As a result, collective production and individual productivity gains are increased.

“Accepted to be in the group, a product made by myself was praised by others, I am happier and more self-confident" (A female respondent, 42 years old, Tri A Village). "Have fun because the product has become a brand. Previously wine product was sold separately but now we do it in group" (A female respondent, 27 years old, Tri A village). "I am happier thanks to meeting the other members, sharing, and talking more" (A female respondent, 26 years old, Tri A Village).

"Learning from the group to apply for family production - for example, how to grow a wide boar… - how to plant / care for tomatoes - how to make them bloomed - using red coppers to wash the garden and treat for the peppers ... type, dosage, duration of use ... I have known all more" (A female respondent, 31 years old, Ea Tung village).

"Livestock is smoother than ever before (growing vegetables, raising livestock) - thanks to be more knowledgeable, sightful, wellconnected, I have sold better than before - so the family condition is better" (A female respondent, 28 years old, Tri A village).

In addition to exchanges on production and business, group meetings are also the opportunities for women to share experiences in family care and family well-being.

"Every time we go out to make some wine, we meet and talk about many things, especially the family, the feelings, the behavior of the woman and the brides... – I have not married so I asked for suggestions and eventually changed my mind. In the past, I thought that when I marry, then I should overwhelm the husband but now as other married member’s shares, there are many ways to deal in harmony, and the husband agrees so, too. Marrying life depends on how the couple deals with each other" (A female respondent, 23 years old, Tri A village).

The status and role of women in the family and economic activities were enhanced One of the featured changes made by this project was the improved status and role of women in the family and economic activities. This was attributed to the improved awareness of gender issues of men and women.

Furthermore, active involvement of women in their group activities was also proved more economically and socially efficient.

142