Previously, many poor households in the highlands lived in makeshift wooden houses with thatched or old, dilapidated roofs. Whenever there was heavy rain or strong winds, these families lived in constant fear of their houses being blown off or collapsing. Life, already difficult, became even harder when people lacked safe housing, preventing them from working, producing, and saving with peace of mind.
For households with elderly people and young children, living in dilapidated housing directly affects their health, daily lives, and education. Many families, despite their aspirations to improve their lives, remain trapped in poverty due to a lack of basic necessities for a stable life. In this context, the program to eliminate dilapidated housing for poor and near-poor households has become a humane initiative, receiving widespread support and approval from the people.
Thanks to the attention of the Party and the State, along with the involvement of all levels of government and organizations, many poor and near-poor households in mountainous areas have received financial support to build houses. New, spacious, and sturdy houses are gradually being built, replacing old, dilapidated houses and contributing to changing the face of highland villages.
Having been a poor household for many years, the family of Ms. Giang Thi Tong in Nam Khat village, Pung Luong commune, always dreamed of a new, spacious house. At the beginning of 2025, the program to eliminate dilapidated houses was implemented, giving Ms. Tong's family the opportunity to build a new home. With a support grant of 60 million VND, Ms. Tong's family boldly borrowed additional funds, adding another 160 million VND to build a larger, more spacious house. This is a significant milestone, recognizing the family's efforts in economic development and helping Ms. Tong rise out of poverty.
Ms. Giang Thi Tong said: "Having a new house has brought my family great peace of mind; we no longer have to worry. Now we can focus on developing our economy to improve our living standards."
For people in mountainous regions, having a new house is not only a material joy but also a great relief mentally. No longer worried about leaks, freezing temperatures, or collapsing houses, families can fully concentrate on labor and production, finding suitable ways to develop their economy. From having a stable place to live, the path to a prosperous life has become much wider.
In many localities, after receiving support to renovate dilapidated houses, a significant number of poor households have proactively developed plans for family economic development. Many households have boldly borrowed preferential loans to expand livestock farming (buffaloes, cows, goats, etc.) or invested in planting crops suitable to the climate and soil conditions to cultivate and generate economic benefits.
In addition, many households actively participated in training courses on the transfer of scientific and technical knowledge, applying advancements to production to improve productivity and product quality. As a result, family incomes gradually improved, and living standards became increasingly stable. Notably, some households, after a few years, met the criteria to register for poverty alleviation, becoming exemplary models in the local labor and production emulation movement.
Ms. Giang Thi Sang from Nam Khat village, Pung Luong commune, said: "With a new house, my family feels more secure in our work, striving to pay off all debts and improve our lives."
For families with school-aged children, a new home also helps create a safe and healthy living environment. Children can study in better conditions, reducing the risk of dropping out of school. This is a crucial factor in breaking the vicious cycle of age-old poverty.
A noteworthy aspect of the process of demolishing dilapidated houses in the highlands is the self-reliance of the people. Besides government support, many households have proactively contributed labor and readily available materials, working together with their fellow villagers to build new homes. This process not only saves costs but also strengthens community solidarity.
The direct participation in building their own homes has made people appreciate their achievements even more, and become more aware of their responsibility to strive for self-improvement, without relying on external support. After receiving their new homes, many households actively participate in livelihood models and economic development movements launched by the local authorities, gradually asserting their role as key players in poverty reduction efforts.
Ms. Ho Thi De, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Pung Luong commune, said: "By 2025, the commune had eliminated 125 dilapidated houses and relocated 11 households from areas at risk of landslides and flash floods. The construction of new houses has motivated people to improve their lives, and so far, 66 households have escaped poverty."
The program to eliminate dilapidated houses not only helps each household stabilize their housing but also brings clear socio-economic benefits. The appearance of rural areas in the highlands is gradually improving, the material and spiritual lives of the people are being enhanced; the percentage of poor and near-poor households is decreasing year by year, and the quality of life is constantly improving.
With new houses, people's trust in the Party and State's policies and guidelines has been strengthened. This is the foundation for localities to continue effectively implementing national target programs on sustainable poverty reduction, building new rural areas, and developing the socio-economic conditions of ethnic minority areas.
Source: https://baolaocai.vn/dong-luc-duoi-mai-nha-moi-post890164.html
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