(HBO) – The veteran Bui Van Manh in Bum 2 village, An Nghia commune (Lac Son), one of 5 members having difficult circumstances was sponsored by Veteran Association of Lac Son district to build house of gratitude.


The concrete stilt house of Mr. Bui Van Manh's family in Bum 2 village, An Nghia commune was handed over and put into use.

 

The movement of mobilizing veteran members to donate and support for the construction of gratitude houses has spread in the grassroots associations, such as the Veteran Association of some communes: Tan Lap, Ngoc Son, An Nghia, Chi Thien, etc. From 2017, the veteran members in the district have contributed nearly 2,000 working days for repairs, re-roofing houses of 4 members, constructing 94 hygienic toilets, supporting 112 trees of Buong, bamboo for house construction. They also frequently visit, encourage and help the veteran families who have especially difficult circumstances on the holidays, Tet. Particularly, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the War Invalids and Martyrs Day, 27 July, 2017, the grassroots Associations have given 203 gifts worth 40, 6 million VND for families of policy, the injure and sick soldiers; donating 9 savings books for 9 veteran households and people with merit for revolution, worth 1 million per book. On the occasion of 27 July, the Veteran Association of the District and the grassroots Associations have visited, encouraged and awarded 25 gifts, each worth 300,000 VND.

Besides the movement of supporting to construct houses of gratitude, Lac Son Veteran Association always promotes the spirit of solidarity, helping each other to get rich. In the first 6 months of this year, the Association has been entrusted with the District Social Welfare Bank to maintain 104 savings groups with the total debt of 81.4 billion VND. As a result, 4,254 households were given loans to build economic models that could provide good income. The whole district currently has 354 households trading goods, 121 small and medium farms, 10 enterprises and 2 cooperatives owned by members. Among them, some typical enterprises and cooperatives of Duc Hien Co., Ltd (Vu Ban), Multi-Industry Cooperative (Vu Lam), Bee Keeping Cooperative (My Thanh) have created jobs for about 20-30 members with the income of 2-4 million VND / month.

 

Related Topics


Hoa Binh promotes family values, human standards in new era

The people in Hoa Binh province are aware of the need to build and preserve the cultural traditions and unique customs of their communities, especially those related to ethnic identities and family values which serve as foundation for a vibrant, tradition-rich Hoa Binh, enriching community life. In recent years, the province’s Party Committee, authorities, and residents have paid heed to building and developing family values and fostering human standards in the new era.

Festival of great national solidarity, culture held in Da Bac district

The festival of great national solidarity and culture in 2024 was held at the communal house of Da Bac district on November 5. Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Toan and leaders of departments and sectors attended the event.

Da Bac district actively responds to patriotic emulation movements

The Labor Federation of Da Bac district has focused on protecting workers' rights while actively participating in patriotic emulation movements to enhance the creativity and productivity of the local workforces across agencies, organisations and enterprises.

Yen Thuy women have joined hands to protect the environment

In recent years, the Women's Union of Yen Thuy district has actively contributed to the implementation of the National Target Program on building new the rural areas. The Union's activities not only help raise awareness of environmental protection for the members, the women, and the people but they also contribute to improving the appearance of rural areas and improving the quality of life.

Mai Chau district replicates model of intergenerational self-help club

The model of intergenerational self-help club (ISC) has been expanded in Mai Chau district over recent times, contributing to sharing and motivating the disadvantaged people, especially the elderly, to improve their lives.

Hoa Binh workers, officials show active engagement in working movement

Following President Ho Chi Minh’s teachings that emulation is patriotism, patriotism requires emulation, the trade union at all levels in Hoa Binh has effectively implemented patriotism emulation movements, especially the "effective, creative working” movement. Responding to the movement, local workers, public servants, and officials have proposed many creative and applicable ideas, helping spread the movement to all agencies, units, and businesses.