6:01:03 PM | 8/25/2026
Intelligent power management company Eaton partnered with Habitat for Humanity in Vietnam to help build disaster-resilient homes for families in Que Son and Que Son Trung communes near Da Nang as part of the Vietnam Special Build 2026 campaign, themed “Home Matters.” This marks the first Special Build in the Asia-Pacific region since 2019.
With offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Eaton supports customers across the country while contributing to the communities where it operates. The project marks the first Habitat for Humanity volunteer home-building initiative involving Eaton employees in Vietnam, extending Eaton’s long-standing global partnership with Habitat for Humanity to local communities. Funded through Eaton’s Corporate Donation Program, the initiative aims to improve housing safety and climate resilience for vulnerable families in Central Vietnam.
Ms. Tran Mai Huong, Country Manager, representing Eaton Vietnam (first row, third from left), presents a disaster-resilient home to a local family
Building safer homes for vulnerable families
Located in a region frequently affected by storms and flooding, Que Son and Que Son Trung communes continue to face housing challenges, with many families living in unsafe or temporary shelters. The area holds strategic and cultural importance, situated near four major cultural and tourism centers—Hue, Da Nang, Hoi An, and My Son—three of which (Hue, Hoi An, and My Son sanctuary) are UNESCO-recognized Cultural Heritage sites. Despite this rice heritage and scenic value, the local population remains highly vulnerable to recurrent and intensifying climate hazards, including seasonal flooding, destructive typhoons, and escalating heat extremes that compromise housing integrity and community resilience.
The Special Build brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope, creating a meaningful opportunity for diverse stakeholders to join hands in addressing the urgent need for safe, affordable housing of vulnerable families.
Eaton Vietnam employees and volunteers work together to build disaster-resilient homes for families in need
Through the project, Eaton employee volunteers from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City worked alongside Habitat Vietnam, international volunteers and local residents to:
A memorable milestone on Eaton's journey of sustainable development in Vietnam
For Eaton in Vietnam, the "Vietnam Special Build 2026" campaign is far more than a conventional Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activity; it represents the first on-site volunteer initiative for its local workforce.
Ms. Tran Mai Huong, Country Manager, Electrical sector, Vietnam, Eaton said: "At Eaton, we believe successful businesses have a responsibility to help communities thrive. Through our partnership with Habitat for Humanity Vietnam, we hope not only to provide families with safer homes, but also to create meaningful opportunities for our employees to amplify awareness of housing as the foundation for resilience and health. This initiative represents an important milestone in strengthening our connection with the communities where we live and work."
Eaton Vietnam employees and volunteers participate in the Vietnam Special Build 2026 campaign
The campaign builds on Eaton’s long-standing global relationship with Habitat for Humanity and represents the first Habitat-supported volunteer home-building project involving Eaton employees in Vietnam. The project also coincides with the 25th anniversary of Habitat for Humanity Vietnam.
Mr. Nguyen Van Hue, National Director of Habitat for Humanity Vietnam, stated: "As Habitat Vietnam celebrates 25 years of building homes and hope for communities, we are honored to welcome Eaton in Vietnam as a partner in this important initiative. Together, we are creating safer homes, stronger resilience and new opportunities for families facing climate-related challenges in Central Vietnam."
Through initiatives such as Vietnam Special Build 2026, Eaton continues to support more resilient and sustainable communities while encouraging employee volunteerism and local engagement around the world.
Source: Vietnam Business Forum
