- Removing obstacles for livelihood models
- Diversified livelihood models for poverty reduction.
Ms. Le Truc Xuan, Chairwoman of the Women's Union of Khanh Tien commune, shared: "We were given the opportunity by the Provincial Women's Union to visit various garment making, bamboo weaving, and water hyacinth weaving models... Each place had a different way of doing things, but they all provided valuable lessons. I think the important thing is to learn and pass on that knowledge, then implement it in each livelihood group in the commune, so that women know how to do it, have a profession and stable work."
At each place they visited, they not only observed but also got to try making things themselves, chat, and share experiences. Of all the places they visited, the garment-making model was the one that Khánh Tiến and her sisters were most enthusiastic about, due to its feasibility and suitability for local life.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Thuy (second from the left), Vice President of the Provincial Women's Union, along with women from Khanh Tien commune, visit a model of bamboo weaving in Nha May B hamlet, Tan Phu commune, Thoi Binh district.
Specifically, the delegation visited the garment processing facility of Ms. Nguyen Thi Tu Em in An Xuyen commune, Ca Mau city. Ms. Tu Em shared: “Before, I worked as a garment worker in Ho Chi Minh City. I got used to it and learned many garment assembly techniques. After a while, I returned to my hometown and saw many women in the neighborhood unemployed, their days passing by idly. So I thought, why not try opening a small facility to both work and pass on the skills? I simply thought, if I can do it, so can the other women; with guidance and a place to work, they will have an income.”
So, at the beginning of 2024, with her accumulated capital and the support of the Women's Union of the commune, Ms. Tu Em boldly opened a small sewing workshop. The sound of sewing machines began to echo in her small house. At first, only a few women came to learn, but now the workshop has 15 dedicated women, some sewing at the workshop, others sewing at home. Although the income is not yet high (from 4-7 million VND/month), it is stable and suitable for rural women. More importantly, everyone feels cared for and recognized.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Tu Em's garment manufacturing facility provides employment for local women.
Ms. Tu Em also received a loan of 60 million VND from the Social Policy Bank, guaranteed by the Women's Union of the commune, to invest in more machinery. Her once small dream is now gradually becoming a reality as she thinks further ahead, about training young people in vocational skills and connecting them with distributors in Ho Chi Minh City to ensure a stable market for her products.
The women of Khanh Tien commune also fondly realized that it's not only healthy women who can create economic opportunities, through the experience and story of the Club for Women with Disabilities founded by Ms. Le Thi Hong Phuong in Tan Bang commune, Thoi Binh district - a special club that has been quietly supporting those in unfortunate circumstances.
When it was first established in 2016, the club had only a few members, no capital, and no experience, but their determination never wavered. Ms. Phuong recounted: “Initially, the women felt self-conscious. But I thought, I had to create a place where they could gather and learn a trade. I chose water hyacinth weaving because it's easy to learn, gentle, and suitable for women's physical condition.”
Bundles of dried water hyacinth, transformed by these women into beautiful and useful baskets, boxes, and trays, are now part of the craft. Although the work is arduous and the income is modest (1-2.5 million VND per person per month), it brings them joy because they no longer feel left behind, but become an active part of society. To date, the club has 24 disabled members and over 180 disadvantaged women participating.
Livelihood models such as garment making, water hyacinth weaving, and sedge weaving have been helping rural women in Ca Mau overcome difficulties and build stable lives. Support from all levels of government, the Women's Union, and the continuous efforts of these women are crucial factors in helping them rise up and affirm their role and position in the family and society.
Following this model study trip, the Women's Union of Khanh Tien commune will closely coordinate with the commune government and other organizations to mobilize resources, from machinery and preferential loans to vocational training instructors, so that women can start with small but solid steps.
“We don’t just want to implement the model; we also want to help women become more confident and united. Getting things done is one thing, but doing it with a spirit of sharing and mutual progress is what makes it sustainable. In my role, I am committed to supporting the women, ensuring no one feels alone. We will move forward together, step by step, on the path to creating livelihoods,” Ms. Xuan shared.
Hoang Vu
Source: https://baocamau.vn/chi-em-se-chia-mo-hinh-sinh-ke-a38705.html
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