Warm national love, compatriotism

Responding to the movement "The whole country joins hands to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses" launched by the Government, Son La completed the goal 169 days ahead of schedule and far exceeded the set target. This result demonstrates the political determination of the Party Committee and government, the core role of the Fatherland Front at all levels, and the joint efforts of the armed forces, businesses and people. The new, spacious houses have become vivid symbols of the spirit of great solidarity, spreading humanistic values ​​in the community.

Handing over "Great Unity" houses to poor households in Suoi Quoc village, Bac Yen commune. Photo: PV

Leaving no one behind

In the 2020-2025 period, thanks to the attention of the Central Government and the efforts of all levels and sectors, Son La supported the construction and repair of 9,317 temporary and dilapidated houses with a total cost of more than 441 billion VND, of which socialized sources accounted for the majority with more than 383 billion VND.

Promoting the achieved results, implementing Decision No. 539/QD-TTg dated June 19, 2025 of the Prime Minister , the province continues to mobilize comprehensive resources such as local budget, central support, national target programs, with the participation of businesses, armed forces and people. The movement to eliminate temporary houses is vibrant, effective, economical, helping people have new houses before the rainy season.

Ms. Giang Thi Huong, Vice Chairwoman of the Provincial Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee, said: The Fatherland Front at all levels has taken the lead in launching and calling for widespread support, closely coordinating with the government and member organizations so that resources reach the right beneficiaries. These acts of sharing have helped the poor settle down, spreading the spirit of "For the poor - leaving no one behind".

Muong Bu commune police gave gifts to Mrs. Lo Thi Lieng's household, Pet village.

The cooperation of businesses and people is a bright spot. From 2024 to now, the "For the Poor" Fund of the whole province has mobilized more than 61.5 billion VND, of which Viettel contributed 25 billion VND, Agribank 5 billion VND, the Central "For the Poor" Fund Mobilization Committee 5.5 billion VND, Xuan Thien Group 20.4 billion VND, Xuan Truong Construction Enterprise 5 billion VND, units and individuals in the area over 236 million VND.

The movement also spread many creative models, such as: "Working day for the poor", "Cadres, civil servants, and public employees help poor households eliminate temporary houses"... contributing to strengthening the spirit of community solidarity. A typical example is the Provincial Veterans Association, from 2013 to 2025, eliminated 1,221 temporary houses, mobilizing 59.87 billion VND; in the period 2020-2025 alone, 718 houses were eliminated with 34.3 billion VND, of which 496 houses, worth 23.2 billion VND were mobilized by association organizations in the province themselves with the joint efforts of businesses, philanthropists and members.

Belief in "Party's Will - People's Heart"

The “3 hard” houses - hard foundation, hard frame, hard roof - have been completed, becoming a solid support for thousands of families. In Pi Tay village, Muong La commune, the new house of Ms. Vi Thi Quan, a single mother, who was born deaf and mute, was inaugurated before the Lunar New Year 2025. The house has given her the strength to raise her children and escape poverty.

A corner of Nam Ban village, Mai Son commune.

At Ta Bu village, Muong Bu commune, when receiving the new house, Mrs. Lo Thi Bien emotionally shared: All my life I dreamed of having a decent house. Thanks to the care and support of the State, philanthropists and the contributions of the villagers, now I feel secure in my old age, living happier and healthier.

Chieng Hoa is a particularly difficult highland commune of the province. The commune has completed the removal of 211 temporary houses before May 15, 2025. Currently, 17 poor and near-poor households are being supported to build new houses and repair them. These are households that have arisen through screening after May 15, 2025. Mr. Luong Van Duyen, Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of the commune, said: The commune Front is always proactive in propagating, mobilizing and monitoring, ensuring that all households in difficulty are supported promptly. Currently, we are directing the communes to urge the villages, mobilize forces and working days to support households, and strive to complete and hand over new houses to households before the Lunar New Year of Binh Ngo 2026.

The spacious house of Ms. Lo Thi Dai's family, Khau Ban village, Muong La commune.

At the conference summarizing the work of eliminating temporary and dilapidated houses in the area held on May 15, 2025, Deputy Minister of Ethnic Minorities and Religions Nong Thi Ha affirmed: With high determination and great efforts, Son La province is the first province in the Northern mountainous region to finish the program early. I am especially impressed with the province's way of mobilizing the entire political system, mobilizing all resources and creating consensus among the people in implementing the work of eliminating temporary houses. The movement clearly demonstrates the value of the tradition of "the healthy leaves cover the torn leaves", a vivid demonstration of "Party's Will - People's Heart".

The new house of Mr. Lau A Dang's family, Huoi Ngua village, Ngoc Chien commune.

Promoting the achieved results, the Provincial Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee continues to strengthen its central role in solidarity, promote advocacy and supervision work, promptly replicate good models and effective practices; continue to review temporary and dilapidated houses, proactively mobilize support resources, and ensure that people have solid houses.

The program to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses is a clear demonstration of the strength of national unity in the new period. Solid roofs ignite the belief and aspiration for change for thousands of families, to settle down, find work, and build an increasingly prosperous and happy life.

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