Mr. Thien reformed

Visiting the family of Hoang Van Thien, 46 years old, residing in Tuong Quan residential group, Hoa Thuong town, Dong Hy district, we saw him and his wife, Nguyen Thi Thoa, taking care of the family's chicken farm of more than 4,000 chickens. If in 2004, his wife and mother cried when they heard that her husband and son were sentenced to 20 years in prison for drug trafficking, now everyone's faces were bright and excited. That joy was not only because the chickens last year brought good revenue but also because Thien had truly reformed and returned to the role of breadwinner, supporting the family.

When he started building the chicken farm, Mr. Thien only dared to think of a job to meet his living needs. With all his courage and the encouragement of his relatives, he built a small chicken farm of 2,000 chickens, with an area of 200m2 on his parents' land. But raising chickens is not easy, in fact it has given him memorable lessons.

Although he had studied in many places, diseases and low farming efficiency were big obstacles for Mr. Thien. Not discouraged, he researched and learned, planned farming, improved techniques, and perfected the production process from input to output. To date, Mr. Thien has expanded his herd to 4,000 chickens. In 2024, his family sold chickens for 1.4 billion VND. The profit from selling chickens also reached 150 million VND, enough to ensure his family's livelihood.

Thien's "enlightenment" and awareness of his mistakes helped him serve his sentence well, and he was released from prison 6 years early. When he returned home, he boldly applied for a loan of 100 million VND from the policy credit capital for people who have completed their prison sentences to develop his economy . Thien shared: I feel very lucky because I have the trust of my family and the support of the local government. I mortgaged my family's assets to borrow 1.5 billion VND to invest in livestock farming. I think that was the right decision for me.

If 20 years in prison is a long sentence for a prisoner, then it is a sentence that "bury" a woman's youth, "sweeps away" the longing and longing of a hard-working mother.

He also hopes for a bright future for his children, so he supported his eldest daughter, who is over 20 years old, to study abroad in Korea. His second son, who has just entered middle school, is always obedient and studies well, which is also the motivation for Mr. Thien and Ms. Thoa to continue developing the family economy and supporting their parents.

Nguyen Van Thien’s journey is a living testament to the power of determination, forgiveness, and the boundless love of family. Thien has not only rebuilt his life, but has also become a shining example for those facing difficulties, showing that no matter how much one stumbles, as long as one has faith in oneself and the help of the community, everyone can change.

Mr. Thien reformed