Helping people rise up and become wealthy.

From bountiful orchards to efficient livestock farming models, farmers in Tay Ninh province are gradually stabilizing their lives. Behind these economic models is a quiet but persistent resource – the David Duong Community Support Fund. The fund not only provides capital but also instills in farmers the confidence to dare to change, dare to invest, and gradually rise to prosperity.

Small capital opens new avenues.

In My An commune, Mr. Tran Van Net (residing in Hamlet 6) still vividly remembers the days when his family was still involved in rice farming. Back then, the yield was only about 600-700 kg/1,000 ^m² , and the low price of rice resulted in unstable income. After many years of deliberation, he decided to switch to growing Ruby pomelos, with about 120 trees.

After about three years, the grapefruit orchard began to bear fruit. However, to achieve the lush, thriving orchard it has today, Mr. Net's family had to secure various sources of investment capital. Among these, the support from the David Duong Community Support Fund, channeled through the Farmers' Association of the commune, became a crucial resource. Mr. Net used this capital to install an automatic irrigation system, purchase fertilizers, and other supplies for plant care. As a result, caring for the grapefruit orchard became easier, the trees grew steadily, and labor costs were significantly reduced.

Mr. Net recounted that in the past, watering the trees was a laborious task. Many days he had to wake up at 3 a.m. and work continuously until 7 or 8 a.m. Now, he only needs to open a valve or press a button, and the water can evenly irrigate the entire orchard. “For elderly people like my wife and I, the automatic irrigation system significantly reduces our workload. Thanks to this, we can continue to take better care of our pomelo orchard,” Mr. Net shared.

Not far away, Mr. Huynh Thanh Tam (43 years old, residing in Hamlet 8) chose a different path – growing cantaloupe in greenhouses. This model requires significant investment, especially for the greenhouse structure and automatic irrigation system. About three years ago, when he needed additional resources to expand production, Mr. Tam was introduced by the local Farmers' Association to access funding from the David Duong Community Support Fund.

Mr. Huynh Thanh Tam invested in growing cantaloupe with the help of financial support.

He confided that this money gave his family the motivation to reinvest, build new greenhouses, and improve their production system. "For farmers, initial investment costs are a huge barrier. Many people would be hesitant to borrow commercially at high interest rates. Thanks to preferential loans from the fund, we feel more secure investing and adopting new technologies," Mr. Tâm said.

For Mr. Nguyen Thanh Hung (40 years old), who has been involved in cattle farming for over 15 years, the 40 million VND from the David Duong Community Support Fund two years ago helped his family buy more good breeding cows to increase their herd. Starting with just a few cows in 2009, his family's barn now has about 12 cows. The cattle breeding model provides a stable source of income for the family.

According to Mr. Hung, selecting good breeds plays a crucial role in improving livestock farming efficiency. He is also exploring new technical solutions, such as automatic drinking water systems for cows, to reduce labor costs. "In the future, I hope to continue accessing and rotating capital to renovate the barns, thereby improving farming efficiency," Mr. Hung expressed.

Opportunities for farmers to improve their lives.

According to the leaders of My An commune, there are many sources of funding available to support members in developing their economy , among which the David Duong Community Support Fund is considered very suitable for the people's conditions. This fund promptly meets the small-scale capital needs of people in rural areas. As a result, many members have invested in livestock farming, crop cultivation, fruit and vegetable farming, improving their income and gradually escaping poverty, including women and farmers.

According to Nguyen Thi Thanh Van, Vice Chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of My An commune and Chairwoman of the Women's Union of My An commune, each capital support program typically lasts about two years. At the end of the cycle, the principal capital is returned and recirculated to households with new needs. "Thanks to this method, the same capital can support many different members over different periods," Ms. Van stated.

The David Duong Community Support Fund helps many farmers obtain capital for production investment.

According to Do Huu Huy, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of My An commune and Chairman of the Farmers' Association of My An commune, the biggest difficulty for farmers today is the lack of investment capital. Many people have production experience and want to change their economic model but lack the resources to start. In this context, the support from Vietnam Waste Treatment Company Limited, run by Mr. David Duong, has opened up new opportunities for local farmers.

Capital from businesses has enabled many households to purchase plant and animal breeds, invest in production, and gradually apply science and technology to agriculture . As a result, not only has the living standard of each family improved, but it has also contributed to the socio-economic development of the locality.

The David Duong Community Support Fund was founded in 2011 by Mr. David Duong, Chairman of Vietnam Waste Treatment Company Limited. A total capital of 1 billion VND was allocated to organizations in communes of Long An province (now Tay Ninh province) to support farmers in accessing startup capital, developing production, and creating jobs.

With the motto "give a fishing rod rather than a fish," for many years, the David Duong Community Support Fund has helped hundreds of households escape poverty and gradually stabilize their lives.

Thanh Nga

Source: https://baotayninh.vn/giup-nguoi-dan-vuon-len-lam-giau-142864.html