Delegates attend the groundbreaking ceremony to build a house for Tran Thi Hoa's family in Nghe An Province on June 26
On June 26, Dantri, in collaboration with Thanh Chuong District People's Committee, Hoang Gia Phat Company, Nghe An Journalists Club and Minh Son Commune authorities, held a groundbreaking ceremony to build houses for the family of Tran Thi Hoa in Nghe An Province.
Tran Thi Hoa, 50, and her husband Tran Khac Le, 46, live in a dilapidated house in Minh Son Commune. Built many years ago, the house is now on the verge of collapse. Inside, there is nothing of value, and whenever strong winds blow, the couple must flee outside in fear of the roof caving in.
Hoa's old house
Hoa shared that she and her husband married eight years ago. Le has an intellectual disability, and she suffers from multiple chronic illnesses, leaving them unable to have children or maintain a stable income.
Trinh Van Nha, Chairman of Thanh Chuong District People's Committee, expressed gratitude for the humanitarian contributions of Dantri, noting that the newspaper has helped many local residents over the years.
"On behalf of the local authorities and residents, I sincerely thank Dantri and all the generous donors," Nha said.
He pledged that the district would closely supervise the construction to ensure quality and timely completion.
Hoa receives the donations to build her new home
Hoa’s new house will cost over VND 130 million (approximately USD 5,100), including more than VND 71 million (approximately USD 2,800) from Dantri readers and VND 60 million (approximately USD 2,300) donated by Hoang Gia Phat Company through a charity pickleball tournament.
Speaking at the ceremony, journalist Tran Duy Tuyen, Head of Dantri’s Central and Central Highlands bureau, said the newspaper has committed to building 200 houses nationwide for disadvantaged families between 2024 and 2025 as part of the government's campaign to eliminate dilapidated housing. So far, 151 houses have been started, of which 125 have been completed and handed over.
“To reach our goal, we call on readers, businesses and individuals to continue supporting Dantri to bring safe homes to those in need,” Tuyen said.
Hoa expressed her gratitude: “Thanks to Dantri readers, we’ll finally have a warm, sturdy home for the rainy season. My family is deeply thankful to all those who have helped us.”
On the same day, Dantri also launched construction of a house for Pham Van Phong, 33, in Lang Chanh District, Thanh Hoa Province.
Phong and his son receive the donations from Dantri's readers
Phong and his wife face severe hardship. Both of their children are disabled. Their eldest son passed away two years ago at age 9 due to cerebral palsy. Their younger son, now 7, is intellectually disabled.
The couple does manual labor with unstable income and are burdened by debt from their children’s medical treatment. Their old house is severely deteriorated, but they lacked the means to repair or rebuild it.
Phong and his son at their old home.
After their story was published on Dantri, readers donated VND 56.36 million (approximately USD 2,200). Local authorities also contributed VND 80 million (approximately USD 3,100) from a government housing support program.
With over VND 136 million (approximately USD 5,300) in total funding, the family plans to build a 65-square-metre house with two bedrooms, a living room and a kitchen.
Phong said, “Our dream of a new house has come true. Without the support of Dantri readers and local officials, we would never have been able to afford it. I’m deeply grateful and promise to work hard to repay everyone’s kindness.”