At the groundbreaking ceremony
On March 12, Dantri Newspaper, in collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs of Lao Cai Province and local authorities, held a groundbreaking ceremony to construct four houses for impoverished families in Bat Xat District.
Dantri Editor-in-Chief Pham Tuan Anh attended the ceremony and expressed gratitude to readers and benefactors for supporting the newspaper's charity housing programme and other humanitarian efforts.
Dantri Editor-in-Chief Pham Tuan Anh speaks at the ceremony.
He also acknowledged the local government for facilitating the initiative, emphasising that the nationwide project to build 100 homes for underprivileged families from 2024 to 2025 is nearing completion, with 95 homes already under construction. This week, five more houses will begin construction in Cao Bang Province, fulfilling the initial plan.
So far, 73 houses have been completed and handed over. The newspaper is committed to finishing the remaining 27 homes soon, ensuring more disadvantaged families can move into sturdy, secure houses.
Expanding the housing project
Although the initial target has been met, Dantri is determined to continue this effort. The new goal is to build an additional 100 homes in 2025, marking significant national milestones and celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Dantri online newspaper.
"As the official publication of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Dantri focuses on journalism and prioritises social responsibility. Through this initiative, we aim to extend the generosity of our readers and benefactors to disadvantaged families, easing their hardships," Pham Tuan Anh emphasised.
At the ceremony, Chu Van Hoi, Party Secretary and Chairman of the Quang Kim Commune People's Council, expressed his deep appreciation.
Party Secretary and Chairman of the Quang Kim Commune People's Council, Chu Van Hoi, speaks at the event
"Today, Quang Kim Commune is honoured to host this groundbreaking event. The support from Dantri readers will undoubtedly accelerate our rural development efforts and help impoverished families improve their living conditions."
Representing the recipient families, Vang Thi Chuong, 38, shared her story. Her family of four had been living in a 50-square-metre house made of wood and bamboo for the past eight years. During stormy seasons, they constantly feared their home might collapse.
Vang Thi Chuong's family will be given a sturdy 75-square-metre brick house with three bedrooms
The new home, donated by Dantri readers, will be a sturdy 75-square-metre brick house with three bedrooms, ensuring safety and stability.
Dantri Editor-in-Chief Pham Tuan Anh presents gifts to local families.
At the event, Dantri presented four gift packages to the beneficiary families, each containing an electric kettle, two blankets, and 20 tubes of vitamins.