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Truong Thi Bich – A Household Thriving Thanks to Capital and Livestock Farming Techniques

15/04/2025

Thanks to the support from the Thien Chi program, Ms. Truong Thi Bich has made remarkable progress in developing her family's economy. With the initial capital and livestock farming techniques provided through training, she has successfully built a stable and efficient chicken-raising model.

The Efforts of Ms. Trí’s Family to Overcome Hardship

07/04/2025

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Ms. Nguyễn Thị Trí’s family resides in Đức Linh district. Previously classified as a near-poor household with financial difficulties, they joined a microloan program in March 2022. The family consists of four members: the couple and their two school-aged children. Without any farmland of their own, they had to rent land to grow corn and lived in a temporary shelter next to her mother-in-law's house in Hamlet 1A. Aside from working on the rented fields, both husband and wife would take on any hired work they could find, but the jobs were unstable, resulting in an average income of only 875,000 VND per person per month.

Her family's efforts to overcome difficulties

12/03/2025

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Mrs. Thơ's family in Đức Linh District faces many hardships. She and her husband have three young children, two of whom are of school age. Due to a lack of capital for production, the family struggled to improve their livelihood. Seeing their situation, Thiện Chí Center provided them with a loan to help them invest in their future.

Balancing Brain Hemispheres for Children with Language Disorders: Effective Strategies for Development

26/02/2025

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These signs indicate that your child has a dominant left hemisphere. As a result, they may struggle with communication, expressing emotions, creative imagination, and processing sounds and images. This can lead to language disorders and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Thiện Chí Accompanies Struggling Households in Their Efforts for a Better Life

26/02/2025

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After joining the microfinance program, Ms. Xuân participated in training sessions on farming and animal husbandry. She received financial support to build a pigsty and purchase fertilizers and pesticides for her cornfield. In October 2020, Thiện Chí provided her with two piglets to raise as breeding sows, helping her increase her household income. With dedicated care, her pigs reproduced successfully, and she earned additional income from both pig farming and corn cultivation, while also taking on extra labor work.

A Heartfelt Message from a Project Volunteer in Đức Linh District

23/01/2025

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To the beloved Board of Directors, staff, and fellow volunteers, Fifteen years have passed since I began volunteering for the Thiện Chí Center for Community Support and Development in Đức Linh District. Throughout this time, I have gained so much. I am deeply grateful to the Board of Directors, staff, colleagues, and the disadvantaged households who have all worked hand in hand with me, enabling me to fulfill the responsibilities of the organization’s projects.

Support for Follow-Up Treatment After Thúy An’s Accident

23/01/2025

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Thúy An’s home, located in a small, impoverished village in Mê Pu Commune, reflects the challenges her family has faced since their tragic accident. Upon visiting her home, the atmosphere of shock and worry still lingered, as though the trauma had just occurred. An’s husband, Quán, cannot forget the fateful day that changed their lives forever. His greatest sorrow lies in the health conditions of his wife and son.

The Journey of Overcoming Hardship: The Story of Ms. Nguyễn Thị Châu Vị's Family

13/01/2025

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Adding to her challenges, Ms. Vị suffers from a tumor condition that has severely weakened her health. Unable to do heavy work, her income relies on social assistance and neighborly support, which is far from sufficient to cover daily expenses, medical bills, and school fees for her two children.

Thanks to the timely and practical support, Ms. Hiền's family managed to overcome their most challenging period.

10/01/2025

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The family of Ms. Phạm Thị Thu Hiền, residing in Hamlet 1, Đức Hạnh Commune, Đức Linh District, Bình Thuận Province, is one of the local impoverished households with four members. Previously, their life, though modest, was stable thanks to her husband Thoại’s job as a loader. However, a severe workplace accident left him with cervical spondylosis and a herniated disc, rendering him unable to work. Without health insurance, he could only seek free traditional herbal treatments at a temple. As a result, the financial burden fell entirely on Ms. Hiền’s shoulders while their two children were still in school, with costs rising steadily.

Mai Vy's Journey: Overcoming Hardships to Achieve Her Dream of University

08/01/2025

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Mai Vy is an exemplary student throughout her 12 years of schooling. For many consecutive years, she has consistently achieved excellent academic results. Looking at her petite and fair appearance, no one would think that she has endured a difficult life, lacking the love and care of her parents.

SEXUAL EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS

25/12/2024

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Sexual education for students helps them gain accurate and clear understanding of issues related to gender and self-worth. This is a crucial factor in enabling young people to avoid potential dangers and situations that could negatively impact their psychology, health, and future lives.

Ms. Thảo's family: Efforts to overcome hardships and the desire for health insurance support

16/12/2024

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Ms. Thảo's family lives in Quarter 6, Đức Tài Town, Đức Linh District, Bình Thuận Province. The family consists of four members: the couple and their two school-age children. They have been participating in the economic development program since 2017, with an initial average income of 510,000 VND per person. Now, their income has increased to 1,100,000 VND.

Empowering Dreams of Education for Underprivileged Students

11/12/2024

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This past September, ahead of the 2024-2025 academic year, the Thiện Chí Center in Đức Linh brought immense joy to four underprivileged students in Đức Tín Commune, Đức Linh District, Bình Thuận Province. With a total financial support of 2,300,000 VND, the center helped alleviate the burden of school expenses for these students and their families.

Kickstarting the New School Year: Gender Education Training for Teachers in Hàm Thuận Nam District

09/12/2024

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At the beginning of the new school year, 67 teachers from 13 secondary schools in Hàm Thuận Nam District participated in a training program aimed at enhancing their knowledge of gender education. The program was organized by the Thiện Chí Center in collaboration with the Department of Education and school administrators.

"SOWING SEEDS – REAPING FRUITS"

26/11/2024

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Today, after 4, 5 months of dedicated visits and guidance, the family successfully raised three piglets by mixing bran with fermented bananas using Emzeo probiotics and giving them probiotic water daily. The pigs are now healthy, robust, and ready for sale.

THE FAMILY'S COMPANIONSHIP IN SPECIAL EDUCATION

26/11/2024

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When speaking with the mother, we learned that her child faced challenges in participating at school and exhibited behaviors that made it difficult for the school to accept him. After consulting a doctor, the child was diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorder and delayed language development. His vocabulary was very limited, and his speech was unclear. He would cry and scream persistently when something displeased him and often said, “Oh no.” When he wanted something, he would pull someone’s hand and point, leaving strangers unable to understand him. The child’s developmental level was assessed to be equivalent to 19 months old.

Intervention for children with special needs

22/10/2024

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We started working with children with special educational needs in 2008. At that time, we focused on capacity building for primary school teachers and established the "Hạnh Phúc" intervention room, where children with difficulties in school received support with life skills and learning outside of regular classroom hours. In 2012, we began visiting individual families to teach children literacy and numeracy and organized group sessions on social skills, a program known as the "Community Learning Box." In 2017, we initiated direct intervention at the center for hearing-impaired children—this served as a precursor to our current intervention program where parents bring their children to the center weekly. In 2018, we joined the "Narrowing the Gap" program of LIN and secured funding to begin "early intervention"

The efforts to intervene in learning have now yielded results

22/10/2024

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One afternoon, we visited the family of Trần Đức Phương Trinh. Both her mother and Trinh recognized us immediately, even though many years had passed since our last meeting. Her approachable demeanor and familiar face stood out on the now 19-year-old girl. Trinh had been part of the special education intervention program since 2013. She had learning difficulties and tongue-tie, causing her to have a speech impediment. Every time we had conversations during the intervention, she would drool, and her hands would always sweat. She struggled to write each letter and to pronounce every syllable, making her efforts heartwarming and inspiring.

This is an optimistic woman, full of hope despite her many illnesses!

16/10/2024

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Ms. Nguyễn Thị Lành lives in Hamlet 7 - Nam Chính - Đức Linh - Bình Thuận. In the past, whenever I visited her, she would always complain about everything: "Oh dear, I feel so much pain, dizziness, constant fatigue, I can't eat..." But that day, when I visited her home, it was different from all the other times. There she was, with a fresh, cheerful, and lively face.

Reflections from Beneficiaries Who Received Health Insurance Support

16/10/2024

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Mr. Hoàng An Hải - Đông Hà: "Without health insurance, I was always worried, afraid of getting sick. Every time I got sick, I tried to push through, but the more I worried, the worse the illness became. Whenever I got sick, I would buy some painkillers just to get by. Many times, I didn’t dare go for a check-up, fearing they’d discover more illnesses. I sincerely thank the Center for providing me with health insurance."