Thousands of hearts support people to settle down and have a career

The program to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses and provide housing support for policy families and meritorious people in Quang Tri province has always received timely attention and direction from the Central Steering Committee for Eliminating Temporary and Dilapidated Houses; financial and human resource support from the Ministry of National Defense, the Ministry of Public Security and central ministries, departments and agencies, and sponsors. Along with that is the strong leadership and direction of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee, the synchronous participation of the entire political system and especially the spirit of consensus and positive response from all walks of life. Therefore, the program has achieved many outstanding results in many aspects.

Vietnam Fatherland Front Committees at all levels have performed well their role in supervising the process of groundbreaking, construction, acceptance and handover of houses to people - Photo: NGUYEN PHONG

Community together

With a sense of responsibility and compassion, the police have become one of the pioneering forces on the journey to join hands with the whole country to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses. The attention and timely financial support from the Ministry of Public Security has contributed to speeding up the progress in localities with many difficulties such as Quang Tri province.

Following the donation of 200 houses to the poor in Huong Hoa and Dakrong districts at the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025, from the support of the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group, the Ministry of Public Security has provided capital to build 1,143 more houses for the poor and meritorious people who are facing housing difficulties in the province with a total cost of 80 billion VND.

To achieve the goal of completing 1,143 houses by June 30, 2025, the police force has proactively coordinated with relevant departments and agencies to survey construction sites and organize people to register house models. At the same time, it has strengthened the review and propaganda so that people understand the meaning of the program to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses; support the handover of land and premises for simultaneous construction. Up to now, all planned houses have been started, of which more than 800 have been completed.

At the handover ceremony of model houses in Huong Hoa district in early March 2025, Deputy Minister of Public Security, Lieutenant General Pham The Tung affirmed: “Eliminating temporary and dilapidated houses is not only a political task but also a vivid demonstration of the spirit of “Serving the People”. Each brick built contains the faith and hope of the poor and disadvantaged households for a brighter tomorrow. These houses also bear the deep imprint of the affection of officers and soldiers towards the people”.

In Trieu Phong district, the program to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has been basically completed, bringing solid homes to 626 households. Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Trieu Phong district Tran Viet Dung said that promoting the strength of the great national unity bloc in implementing this meaningful program, in recent times, political and social organizations such as the Veterans Association, Women's Association, Youth Union, Red Cross Association... have actively participated, from propaganda, screening to mobilization and supervision.

In particular, the Front’s working committee in residential areas and organizations have called for a large amount of socialized resources, mobilized working days, construction materials, and provided additional support to households that were not strong enough to construct. The armed forces have also contributed significantly, directly participating in supporting the construction, contributing to completing the projects on schedule.

“The success of the program to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses not only brings shelter to hundreds of households but also clearly demonstrates a profound humanitarian spirit. We are proud that the movement has become a humane act, spreading love, clearly demonstrating the spirit of “leaving no one behind” in everyday life,” said Mr. Dung.

According to statistics, the total number of households with meritorious services to the revolution, relatives of martyrs, poor households, and near-poor households needing support to build new and repair houses in the whole province in 2025 is 7,663 households (4,460 households building new houses, 3,203 households repairing houses). The total mobilized budget for the program is 607.463 billion VND, of which 100% of the budget has been allocated according to the plan.

In the context of difficult revenue sources, Quang Tri province has paid attention to arranging the budget according to Resolution No. 70/NQ-HDND and additional support policies to achieve the general support level from the cost savings source, creating a basis to ensure the support level and progress, improving the quality of housing and the comprehensiveness of the programs.

Socialized resources have received attention, direction and mobilization from the Central and Provincial Steering Committees for Eliminating Temporary and Dilapidated Houses, along with the attention of ministries, branches, units and charitable organizations and individuals. Thanks to that, nearly 450 billion VND has been contributed to the "For the Poor of the Province" Fund to serve the program of eliminating temporary and dilapidated houses, accounting for 87% of the total implementation capital.

Replicating effective practices

Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of the province Dao Manh Hung said: The program to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses is a major policy of the Party, State and Vietnam Fatherland Front, implemented at the right time, receiving close attention and direction from Party committees and authorities at all levels; the synchronous participation and responsibility of the entire political system from the province to the grassroots.

The program has created a strong ripple effect in society, arousing the spirit of mutual love and affection, attracting the active participation of socio-political organizations, religious organizations, businesses and people of all walks of life. Thereby, contributing to strengthening the great national unity bloc, tightening the people's trust in the Party and the State.

In Quang Tri, the program was implemented seriously, systematically, to the right target, on schedule, achieving practical results and creating great spread. The coordination between forces in implementing the program was carried out synchronously, extensively and effectively, mobilizing the combined strength of the entire political system and the people. Along with that, many creative models of solidarity and mutual assistance among the people have been replicated and spread.

Hai Lang District has become a bright spot in the movement as it is the first locality in the province to complete the program of eliminating temporary and dilapidated houses. According to Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Hai Lang District Vo Van Vuong, to achieve this result, the district has implemented many synchronous solutions with flexible, creative and practical approaches. Front officials, associations, and mass organizations have coordinated with the authorities of communes and towns to visit each house to survey the current situation, identify the right needs, avoid missing or overlapping subjects, and help develop appropriate and timely support plans.

The district has also effectively mobilized resources from the State, the “For the Poor” Fund, and policy capital; and mobilized businesses and philanthropists to contribute. People also joined hands to support labor and materials, creating a very vibrant movement of solidarity to help each other build houses.

“Up to now, Hai Lang district has completed the goal of eliminating temporary and dilapidated houses as planned. This is not only a material result, but also has great political and social significance for the locality,” said Mr. Vuong.

The spirit of mutual love and support in the community continues to be strongly promoted when many households, unions, grassroots organizations, and armed forces actively participate in supporting each other in transporting materials, construction, and contributing working days, contributing to creating a combined strength to effectively implement the program.

Political Commissar of Huong Lap Border Guard Station, Lieutenant Colonel Thai Anh Tu said: The unit has mobilized more than 120 officers and soldiers with more than 280 working days to support the construction and repair of houses for 30 households in Huong Viet and Huong Lap communes (Huong Hoa district); at the same time, directly called on agencies and units to support 70 million VND to build a border shelter for a poor household.

Thereby contributing to the two communes of Huong Lap and Huong Viet to effectively carry out the task of eliminating temporary and dilapidated houses in the area. The unit always identifies this as an important task, so it has done its best to help people have joy in new houses, while also demonstrating the responsibility and heart of a soldier to the people.

Along with the provincial border guards, forces such as the provincial police, the provincial military command, the 337th Economic-Defense Group, the 968th Division, the militia and self-defense forces... are both the main sponsors and the direct forces helping people build and repair houses, especially in remote areas and ethnic minority areas. Through the above activities, the good impression of the spirit of "Uncle Ho's soldiers" and the image of "people's police" are further affirmed in the hearts of cadres and people throughout the province.

Thao Trang - Hoai Nhung

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