The Phong Son commune government (now Phong Thai ward), along with benefactors, supported the commencement of the project to eliminate temporary housing.
for Mr. Tran Hue's household

Houses filled with love and affection.

The scorching late summer sun seemed less oppressive inside the newly built tiled-roof house of Ms. Chau Thi Yen's family in Phong Thai ward (formerly part of Phong Son commune). In the small courtyard, Ms. Yen was clearing away the remaining rubble after the construction. The sturdy, single-story house with its bright whitewashed walls is the warm home that Ms. Yen had only dared to dream of for years after struggling alone to raise her three young children.

After her husband passed away prematurely, her family's income depended solely on a few plots of land and unstable hired labor. For years, Ms. Yen's family lived in a dilapidated house that leaked during the rainy season and was unbearably hot during the dry season. In early 2025, Ms. Yen's family was included in the list of those eligible for housing replacement programs. Thanks to a grant of 95 million VND from the program and the help of relatives, she decided to build a sturdy house for a stable home. "Without this program, I don't know when my children and I would have been free from the constant worry of rain, storms, and scorching heat. Now that we have a new house, everyone in the family is happy," Ms. Yen shared.

Yen is not alone; hundreds of disadvantaged households in Hue City are also undergoing a transformation from living in makeshift shelters to sturdy homes. From single mothers and elderly people living alone to families receiving government assistance, ethnic minority households, and impoverished families… all of them once had one greatest wish: to own a proper home.

In Nam Pho Ha village (Loc An commune), Pham Thi Anh's new house has just been completed. She has a congenital disability, and her husband is frail. For 25 years of their marriage, their family life revolved around selling paper offerings and making incense. "My husband and I never dared to dream that we would have enough money to build a house, because our circumstances were so difficult. Our children were of school age and growing up without a place to live and study, and my husband and I were very sad and felt sorry for them, but we were powerless to help," Ms. Anh confided.

Thanks to support from the State and donors in terms of funding and building materials, Ms. Anh's family borrowed additional funds from the Social Policy Bank to build a spacious house. While taking advantage of the opportunity to dry freshly rolled incense sticks in the sun, Ms. Anh smiled gently: "My family has turned a new page now. We have a new, sturdy house, my eldest child has started working to help his parents, and my family has escaped poverty and can focus on developing our economy ."

Despite the many changes in 2025 due to the restructuring and streamlining of the government apparatus at all levels, the movement to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses continues unabated in every village and every street corner. The determination and unwavering commitment of Party committees, government agencies, and socio-political organizations are daily breathing new life into the community, spreading compassion, a sense of community, and hope to families with special circumstances and housing difficulties.

An official in Huong Tra ward shared: "There are families who cannot afford the matching funds, so the local government has to proactively connect with sponsoring organizations to provide additional support. In some cases, there are land-related issues, so officials have to coordinate with the natural resources sector, acting as a 'mediator' to resolve the problems. Each completed house is a collective achievement, the culmination of the dedication and efforts of dozens of people from many levels and sectors."

The warmth from a grand policy.

Eliminating temporary and dilapidated houses is not a temporary campaign, but a sustained action program. Under the decisive and close leadership and guidance of the Hue City Party Committee and People's Committee, and with the synchronized involvement of the entire political system, the movement has been implemented systematically, transparently, and democratically from the grassroots level. Village and neighborhood meetings, and thorough and impartial reviews ensure that the right beneficiaries receive the support, minimizing corruption and preventing omissions.

In addition to central government funding, the city mobilized numerous resources from businesses, socio-political organizations, and benevolent individuals. Everyone joined hands to share resources, contributing bricks, cement, and labor. Many commune and village officials volunteered to supervise construction at the site; neighbors helped carry materials and cook meals for the workers. All shared a common humanitarian goal – "leaving no one behind."

Not only are financial concerns a priority, but even the construction of houses is carried out according to suitable designs, ensuring the "three solid" criteria (solid foundation, solid frame and walls, solid roof) and a lifespan of at least 20 years, with a minimum usable area of ​​30m². Many households are guided to choose house styles that suit their living habits and local culture, while still being sturdy, safe, and durable.

During the period 2021-2024, the entire city supported the construction and repair of houses for 6,778 poor households, near-poor households, policy beneficiary households, and people with meritorious services, with a total budget of over 350.7 billion VND from the central government budget, the city budget, and other legally mobilized sources. These efforts have contributed to motivating, encouraging, inspiring, and creating impetus for families to gradually improve their lives.

The movement to eliminate dilapidated and substandard housing is not only a social welfare activity but also an opportunity to awaken a sense of responsibility among cadres and Party members. Many grassroots leaders have closely monitored their areas daily, visiting each house and understanding each situation to grasp the actual needs. Because more than anyone else, they understand that as long as even one family is still living in a dilapidated house, the responsibility of the leader is still incomplete.

By the end of July 2025, Hue City will have essentially completed the goal of eliminating temporary and dilapidated houses in the area. 1,170 new houses will be built in 2025. Of these, 503 are for people who have rendered meritorious services to the revolution; 325 are under the National Target Program for socio-economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas; and 342 are for poor households, near-poor households, and those with particularly difficult circumstances.

Hoai Thuong

Source: https://huengaynay.vn/chinh-polit-xa-hoi/an-sinh-xa-hoi/gia-tu-nha-tam-nha-dot-nat-157164.html