Latest News from the Microloan program (1-3/2024)

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With efforts over the past 3 months, Thiện Chí is pleased to share the latest news about the Microloan program, a collective effort to improve the quality of life for disadvantaged families.

* Program's Achievements:
+ 41 new households have been added to the program.
+ 52 households have exited due to economic progress, able to access larger funding from state banks.
*  Currently 2,915 households are participating in the program.
Breakdown:
+ Livestock farming: 83 households
+ Crop cultivation: 844 households
+ Business trading: 100 households
+ Two or more models: 1864 households
+ Other models: 24 households


* Impact and Challenges:
Loans ranging from USD 100 to USD 500 have played a crucial role in promoting sustainable economic development for families. Over the past 3 months, we have observed an impressive growth rate of 15%, helping families increase income and improve living conditions.

However, we also need to address the challenges we are facing. Severe drought conditions have significantly affected crop and livestock productivity, posing challenges to sustaining and developing agricultural economies. The demand from the community remains high, yet our funding remains limited. Additionally, 10% of participating households have health vulnerabilities, requiring special attention and medical support.

Thien Chi extends deep gratitude to all who have supported and partnered with the program. Every contribution, big or small, makes a significant impact in changing the lives of families in need. Let us continue to strive together to create positive and sustainable impacts within our community!

Congratulations to all of us!

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Training on Free-Range Chicken Farming Techniques

18/08/2026
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To help families improve production efficiency and develop sustainable livelihoods, Thien Chi Center collaborated with local authorities and community volunteers in Bac Ruong, Dong Kho, and Tanh Linh communes to organize a training session on free-range chicken farming techniques. A total of 39 participants attended the activity.

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Joining Hands to Build a Safe Home for Huynh Thi Hoai’s Family

13/08/2026
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Mrs. Huynh Thi Hoai’s family, from Ham Can 3 Hamlet, Ham Thanh Commune, is classified as a near-poor household in the local community. She and her husband have three school-aged children. Her husband works as a casual laborer, while she takes care of 200 dragon fruit plants and raises buffaloes and goats. Because she has young children to care for, she has limited opportunities to work outside the home.

Creating Together the Circles of Development

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Project Monitoring Visit to Support Women's Economic Empowerment and Healthcare Access

31/07/2026
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As part of the project “Autonomisation des femmes défavorisées grâce à l'indépendance économique et à l'accès aux soins de santé 2025–2028” (Empowering Disadvantaged Women through Economic Independence and Access to Healthcare 2025–2028), Thien Chi Center was honored to welcome Mr. Kaloyan Kolev, representative of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), and Mr. Bernard Kervyn, representative of Mekong Plus, during their field visit to Tanh Linh, Bac Ruong, and Ham Kiem communes in Lam Dong Province.

French Volunteer Explores Meaningful Community Activities at Thien Chi Center

28/07/2026
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In July 2026, Thien Chi Center was delighted to welcome Mr. Lucas, a volunteer from France, to visit and experience the community development activities of the Mekong Plus-funded project.