The core of community cohesion in Thong Nhat village.

Despite facing many hardships, the people of Thong Nhat village, Buon Don commune, have maintained their unity, close ties, and mutual support over the years. Ms. Sao H Phon, a M'nong woman and a respected figure in the village, is a key figure in weaving this strong bond.

Thong Nhat village has 173 households, with ethnic minorities accounting for 46% of the total population, comprising 11 different ethnic groups. It is a purely agricultural village with barren land and unfavorable natural conditions; the villagers' income mainly comes from growing food crops and small-scale trading. Despite the hardships of life, the sense of community and neighborly solidarity remains strong.

Ms. Sao H Phon (far right) discusses and assesses the living conditions of the villagers.

The people here always demonstrate a spirit of mutual support and compassion. A clear example is the voluntary fundraising activity among residents to help each other overcome difficulties, which has been sustained for the past 10 years. Currently, the village has four voluntary funds: one for the Farmers' Association, one for the Women's Association, one for the Elderly , and one for the village itself, providing revolving capital that helps nearly 100 people borrow money each year.

This is considered a timely lifeline, providing support to help people cover living expenses, invest in production, or overcome difficult times. It's not simply about money, but also about trust and the warmth of the community being given.

Ms. Sao H Phon is friendly and chats with the villagers.

In the success of this solidarity and social activities, the role of respected individuals like Ms. Sao H. Phon is crucial. With her credibility, sincerity, and enthusiasm, Ms. Phon has always been a pioneer, becoming a voice promoting sharing in the village.

The women of Thong Nhat village consider Mrs. Phon a trusted source of support, someone they can confide in and seek advice on, from business matters to raising their children.

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As a purely agricultural village, the main livelihood depends on slash-and-burn farming, such as growing cassava, corn, and rice. The harsh climate and infertile soil make life difficult for the villagers. However, what is admirable is that these difficulties do not deter their will; on the contrary, they strengthen the spirit of sharing and mutual support within the community.

Whenever the village launches a campaign, from building a new cultural life and maintaining environmental hygiene to calling for and mobilizing help for those in sudden difficult circumstances, with Mrs. Phon's voice, the villagers all agree, readily respond, and actively participate.

Ms. Sao H Phon encouraged the children in the village to focus on their studies.

For example, in 2025, the village promptly donated 6 million VND to support the family of Mr. Nguyen Minh Hieu whose daughter was injured in an accident, organized visits and gift-giving activities for policy beneficiary families and families in difficult circumstances, and supported people affected by natural disasters.

She also took the lead, along with the village's Front Committee, in building vibrant cultural, artistic, and sports movements, improving the spiritual life of the villagers.

Ms. Sao H Phon (right in the photo) meets with and encourages local people to switch to suitable crop structures and improve their livelihoods.

Mrs. Phon's prestige, exemplary conduct, and persuasive and reasonable approach contributed to fostering unity and a spirit of mutual support and compassion among the villagers.

“Ms. Phon not only speaks but also acts. She always understands the circumstances of each person and each ethnic group. When she takes the initiative to campaign, everyone trusts and supports her because they know it's a good deed, for the common good of the whole village,” shared Ms. Pham Thi Minh, a resident of Thong Nhat village.

With her enthusiasm, Ms. Sao H Phon collaborated with the village's political system to understand and grasp the living conditions of each household in order to provide timely support when needed.

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For the people of Thong Nhat village, Ms. Sao H Phon is the unifying force, encouraging 11 ethnic groups to work together in harmony to build a strong and compassionate community.

As for Mrs. Phon, when speaking about her work, she simply and calmly shared: "I'm just a pioneer, speaking first. The foundation of Thong Nhat village is that the people live together harmoniously, and each villager already possesses a spirit of solidarity and mutual support. What makes me happiest is that the people always trust the Party and the State, and most importantly, they always trust each other, strengthening the bonds of community."

Source: https://baodaklak.vn/xa-hoi/202512/hat-nhan-gan-ket-cong-dong-o-thon-thong-nhat-b221ed3/