A fulcrum to help women develop economically

08:28, 16/12/2023

BHG - As an organization representing the legitimate rights and interests of women, the Vi Xuyen District Women's Union (WU) always identifies creating motivation to help members develop the economy as one of its key tasks. Thanks to a solid "support", many WUM members have gradually improved and enhanced their quality of life, contributing to the successful implementation of the goal of building a prosperous, equal, progressive and happy family.

Previously, Ms. Vu Thi Huong in Group 8, Viet Lam Farm Town mainly grew corn and various vegetables, so her income was unstable. In 2017, after participating in technical transfer training courses organized by the District Women's Union, Ms. Huong boldly renovated her mixed garden to grow 50 Green-skinned grapefruit trees and 10 Red grapefruit trees. After 3 years, the grapefruit trees began to yield fruit, with each grapefruit costing an average of 20,000 to 30,000 VND, helping her family earn an additional income of about 70 million VND/year. Ms. Huong shared: “Thanks to the advocacy and propaganda of the Women's Union at all levels, my family has actively participated in economic development and transformed the structure of crops and livestock. In addition, the Union regularly creates conditions for me to participate in rural vocational training courses, helping me gain more knowledge about caring for crops and livestock. Since then, my family's livestock and crop farming model has been effective, helping to bring in a good income.”

Grapefruit garden of Ms. Vu Thi Huong's household, group 8, Viet Lam Farm town (Vi Xuyen).

Grapefruit garden of Ms. Vu Thi Huong, group 8, Viet Lam Farm town (Vi Xuyen).

Not only Ms. Huong, in recent years, many HVPNs in Viet Lam Farm town have been helped with capital, knowledge, and experience to develop the economy and improve their lives. With creative solutions, the Women's Union at all levels has implemented poverty reduction work in conjunction with the implementation of the New Rural Development Program. Focusing on propaganda and mobilizing women to promote their internal strength, overcome the mentality of waiting, relying on others, and practicing thrift. At the same time, promoting the spirit of solidarity, mutual support and assistance with capital, working days, science , technology, and experience to develop the family economy. Vice President of the Women's Union of Viet Lam Farm Town, Ha Thi Lien, said: "The Union has regularly disseminated economic development policies to the Women's Union in 14 branches in the town, helping women participate in training courses. In order for the economic development movements to be effective, the Union's leaders have actively participated in branch meetings, grasped the needs of the women, thereby helping them prepare loan applications and access loans to reduce poverty."

The Women's Union of Vi Xuyen district currently has 24 branches with nearly 26,000 members. The total loan capital managed by the Union is 146 billion VND for nearly 3,000 households to borrow capital to develop their family economy. Motivated by policy capital, many HVPNs have boldly changed their thinking in livestock production, implementing innovative economic models towards clean, safe and environmentally friendly products. Chairwoman of the Women's Union of Vi Xuyen district, Le Thi Tuyet Van, said: Every year, the Union has a plan to support members to access loans from the Social Policy Bank, the Women's Development Support Fund, and the District Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development. In particular, it focuses on supporting poor and near-poor households, members with a mindset and efforts in production. In order for production to bring high economic efficiency, every month the Union at all levels inspects and reviews loan models to avoid overdue debts. For women facing difficulties in human resources, the Association has mobilized members to participate in helping with labor. It has promoted members to participate in vocational training classes and provided job referrals in the district. At the same time, it has focused on replicating typical examples of highly effective economic development.

Thanks to the support and facilitation of the Vi Xuyen District Women's Union, women have improved their status in the family and society. Up to now, the whole district has more than 100 effective economic development models led by women, generating incomes of 100 to 150 million VND/year. This is a positive signal for the Union to become a solid foundation to help members escape poverty sustainably.

Article and photos: LE HAI

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