The power of women today

The fine traditions of Vietnamese women are always preserved and promoted. Nowadays, many women are good at economics , both fulfilling the role of a strong rear for the family and contributing to society.

Meeting Ms. Trinh Thi Hong Phuong in Binh Kien ward, on a hot sunny day, but her bright, gentle smile was enough to help me feel the positive energy of this active, dynamic woman. After many years of working as a tailor, she boldly switched to baking because of her passion. For nearly 10 years, baking has become her main source of income, helping her raise her children to study, cover her living expenses and have the conditions to do charity work.

In particular, over the past 8 years, Ms. Phuong has not only been a member of the local Women Entrepreneurs Club but also a member of the Dom Dom Volunteer Group. Every day, she goes to the Tam An free rice shop to get rice to give to the lonely elderly in the neighborhoods. She also set up her own kitchen, An Vui. Here, she and her sisters and friends pool money, contribute cooking, and support the poor and patients at hospitals in Tuy Hoa and Binh Kien wards.

Ms. Trinh Thi Hong Phuong (second from left) organizes activities for underprivileged children. Photo provided by the character

Sharing about her current job, the woman born in 1978 did not hesitate to say that she always strives every day, prioritizing economic work and taking care of her family; the remaining time she does social work, helping the poor and does not forget to take care of herself. Ms. Phuong also creates joy for herself by taking care of the succulent garden at home, this is also a way to help her relax, create motivation for new working days, from which she finds life more interesting. “Everything does not come naturally. Every woman has to work, has to have a stable job regardless of whether the income is little or much. Women should create joy and a positive spirit to share, bring joy and happiness to others, and at the same time attract many people to accompany them. I always look at the gentleness of my children, the happiness of my family, my own neatness and what I have given to rise up and receive peace,” Ms. Phuong confided.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Phuong, Deputy Secretary of the Party Cell, Head of Village 1b, Ea M'droh Commune (former Cu M'gar District) comes from a farming family. She works hard to earn a living from growing and trading agricultural products, earning about 500 million VND per year - a considerable sum in a rural area. According to her, although her finances are not much, it is a stable source, helping her to be confident, take care of herself, her family and support those in difficult circumstances.

Being good at economics, Ms. Phuong is trusted by the villagers and invited to participate in local women's work. Working at the Women's Union of Village 1b since 2016, she was recently nominated as Deputy Secretary of the Party Cell, Head of Village 1b, Ea M'droh Commune. For her good work, she has received many certificates of merit from the Provincial Women's Union, the District People's Committee (old) and the Commune People's Committee. Recently, she was honored to receive a Certificate of Merit from the Central Union for her achievements in implementing the "5 no, 3 clean" campaign in Village 1b.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Phuong participates in social work. Photo provided by the character

For over 10 years, Ms. Phuong has spread and actively worked with other women in the village to propagate and mobilize families to implement the "5 no, 3 clean" campaign. Thanks to that, 98% of households in the village achieved "5 no, 3 clean", 80% of households achieved "5 yes, 3 clean"; there is no domestic violence in the village, all children go to school. Families strictly implement population policies; 18 poor households have risen up to escape poverty sustainably. She and her sisters have built and cared for flower roads, cleaned up the roads so that there is no more waste; shared with the lives and families in difficult circumstances, orphans... Her work has contributed to helping families build happiness, giving women more confidence and spreading beautiful cultural values in families and villages; changing the face of the countryside today.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Phuong confided: “The strength and motivation that helps me take on the job today is thanks to the support from my family, my own reputation, constantly overcoming difficulties to fulfill the responsibilities that my family and society have entrusted me with. That strength also comes from inner stability, confidence and the ability to create a happy life without relying on others. I hope that all women will spread good things, so that every family home becomes a place filled with love.”

As a police officer, in 2003, after graduating from school, Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu worked at the Provincial Police. In July 2023, she transferred to work as Vice President of the Dak Lak Provincial Women's Union. At the end of May 2025, she continued to be transferred to the Provincial Political School, as Vice Principal and Head of the Faculty of Basic Theory, and President of the School's Trade Union.

In each position and job, Ms. Thu always plays her role well, completing the assigned tasks excellently. With 21 years of working in the police sector, Ms. Thu has not only effectively performed her professional work but also participated in cultural and artistic movements, organized volunteer activities to bring the image of police officers closer to the people. Approaching the movement, taking on work at the Provincial Women's Union, the Provincial Political School, new environments, new tasks and jobs with a wider and more comprehensive scope, Ms. Thu also devoted herself and received the consensus, support and sharing of colleagues, from which the work of the association and the school also became more favorable.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu participates in organizing Mid-Autumn Festival activities for children in T'Lung village, Ea Kar commune. Photo provided by the character

From a poor student who overcame difficulties, throughout her journey of studying the police profession, Ms. Thu always tried to make her parents' life easier. She was one of two excellent students of the whole faculty. At the Provincial Police, she participated in many professional activities, volunteer movements and received many Certificates of Merit from the Ministry of Public Security , the Provincial People's Committee, Certificates of Merit from the Provincial Women's Union, and the Provincial Police. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Ms. Thu was honored to receive an extraordinary Certificate of Merit from the Prime Minister in the work of epidemic prevention and control. For 5 consecutive years, she achieved the title of Soldier who completed her tasks excellently and Emulation Soldier of the whole force. She was also proud to receive the National Outstanding Female Police Award, this is a mark and a noble reward that the women of the Ministry of Public Security give to female members in the industry. When working at the Provincial Women's Union, she was awarded the Nguyen Thi Dinh Award, one of 30 examples of women nationwide to receive the award for the first time.

Ms. Thu shared: “Each person, each woman has a different starting point, conditions, circumstances, living and working environment. However, in any environment, field, in any context, women should truly love themselves, love the environment they are working in, and love the family they are living in. And no matter how difficult or arduous it is, women must really try and make an effort to overcome themselves. That is the condition that helps women assert themselves and succeed.”

Source: https://baodaklak.vn/xa-hoi/202510/suc-manh-cua-phu-nu-thoi-nay-1c50e7c/