To give more employment opportunities for those living in extreme poverty in the Binh Thuan province, Thien Chi has successfully introduced and implemented local workshops. They provide ongoing, sustainable employment and offer specialized skills to local workers.
Hand Made Quilts – Thien Chi has established quilting groups in all 3 districts, which provides job for approximately 70 women. These workers are now highly skilled and making quality, sought after quilts. There is a ready market through the Mekong Quilts retail outlets in Vietnam & Cambodia: Mekong+
Rattan Workshops – 2 workshops are now operating in Ham Thuan Nam district. Rattan sticks used for inclusion with perfume and aroma oil products, are produced at these centers. Other unique designs like Christmas decorations are also produced on a smaller scale.
Waste Recycling – Currently, Thien Chi encourages farmers to make compost from their waste. We also support house building using plastic panels to reduce the plastic waste and contribute to the fight against climate change.
Short term projects – In partnership with local authorities, Thien Chi projects such as tree planting, road and bridge building also provide short term jobs for the unemployed .