Dantri Newspaper and local authorities in Tuyen Quang Province inaugurate five houses for impoverished families in Lam Binh and Chiem Hoa districts on May 24.
Speaking at the ceremony, Dantri Editor-in-Chief Pham Tuan Anh expressed his gratitude to the provincial and local leaders for their support and direct cooperation in Dantri’s many charitable initiatives, particularly in the campaign to eliminate temporary and dilapidated housing.
He emphasized that alongside its core mission of journalism, promoting government policies and addressing social issues, Dantri has actively participated in humanitarian efforts over the past 20 years.
“Dantri serves as a bridge, connecting readers’ goodwill with communities in need through tangible programmes. The newspaper prioritises sustainable projects that contribute to long-term improvements in social welfare and living standards,” he said.
Dantri Editor-in-Chief Pham Tuan Anh speaks at the event
To date, Dantri has built 30 bridges and 57 educational facilities nationwide. Since 2024, in response to the government’s campaign to eradicate substandard housing, the newspaper committed to constructing 100 homes for disadvantaged families between 2024 and 2025.
Thanks to strong support from readers, philanthropists, businesses and local authorities, Dantri successfully met this goal ahead of schedule in early 2025. Encouraged by this achievement, the newspaper has set a new target to build another 100 houses in 2025, raising the total to 200 homes.
From April 10, 2024 to the present, Dantri has launched the construction of 130 homes, with 103 of them already completed and handed over.
Editor-in-Chief Pham Tuan Anh also extended his heartfelt thanks to local leaders, readers, and domestic and international donors who have consistently supported Dantri’s charity programmes.
Speaking to Dantri reporters, Tuyen Quang Vice Chairman Hoang Viet Phuong praised the newspaper’s contributions, noting that Dantri and its readers have helped build 15 homes, four classrooms, and a community bridge in Lam Binh and Chiem Hoa districts.
He also highlighted Dantri’s relief efforts during Typhoon Yagi in 2024, when the newspaper provided seven tonnes of aid, including five tonnes of rice and two tonnes of essential supplies, to help local residents recover from the disaster.
Phuong expressed hope that Dantri will continue supporting the province, especially in helping ethnic minority groups and economically challenged families improve their quality of life, thereby contributing to the region’s socio-economic development.
Representing the five households receiving new homes, Ma Thi Dinh, 41, from Minh Quang Commune, shared her emotions: “I was overwhelmed to receive more than VND 203 million (approximately USD 8,000) in donations from Dantri readers. Thanks to this generosity, my family was able to build a beautiful 65-square-metre home with two bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, and a bathroom.”
“My old house was made of temporary wooden planks and worth only VND 2 million (approximately USD 80). Whenever it rained heavily, even at midnight, my children and I had to get up to bail water out and collect our belongings. Sometimes, there wasn’t even a dry spot to sleep,” she recalled.
Ma Thi Dinh and her two children at their old home (above) and their new one.
Dinh expressed deep gratitude to Dantri readers for helping her family move into a safe and solid home.
On this occasion, on behalf of its readers, Dantri also presented five cash gifts worth VND 1 million (approximately USD 40) each to the new homeowners.
Additionally, Phuong The Dan, a representative from Dan Huong Construction Company in Chiem Hoa District, donated household items including an electric fan, a rice cooker, and an electric skillet to each family, with a total value of VND 10 million (approximately USD 400).