Over the years, to help the people develop their economy and improve their material and spiritual lives, village elders, hamlet leaders, and influential individuals have made significant contributions. They are always exemplary leaders in labor and production, and they encourage their fellow villagers to follow suit.
Mr. Y Linh Bdap, a respected figure in the Drao village, is a prime example. Trusted by the villagers for many years, he is always conscious of his responsibility in uniting the community and building a united and prosperous village. Not only focusing on developing his family's economy, Mr. Y Linh Bdap also actively promotes and encourages villagers to implement the policies and guidelines of the Party and State, abide by the law, maintain security and order, and preserve traditional cultural values. In particular, he is always a pioneer in rural infrastructure development movements. He persistently persuades villagers to donate land for road construction and to contribute to community projects, using his own prestige and influence to gain strong support from the people.
In Triă village, Mr. Y Ngôn Knul is a respected figure who dedicates much of his time to the village's development. With his deep understanding of customs and traditions, he has become an important source of information, helping to ensure the effective implementation of policies and initiatives. He actively encourages villagers to switch to new crops and livestock, and to adopt advanced techniques in production to increase productivity and improve income.
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| Ms. H'Uôk Niê (far right), Head of Saha village, promotes and encourages people to boldly apply effective economic development models. |
When Ea Tul commune implemented the new rural development program, Triă hamlet faced difficulties due to a lack of land for building a community center. In response, Mr. Y Ngôn Knul voluntarily donated 450 square meters of his family's garden land to the government for the construction of a community center. For him, this act stemmed from a simple yet responsible thought. He said: “As a respected person, I must be a pioneer and set an example so that the people trust and follow. The completed project will not only create a common space for the people but also spread the spirit of community service throughout the hamlet.”
Not only the village elders, but many young village leaders are also asserting their role and prestige in the community. Ms. H'Uôk Niê, the village leader of Saha village, is a prime example.
Local authorities highly value the role of influential figures in ethnic minority communities. Under the leadership of the Party committee and government, and with the support of village elders and influential figures, Ea Tul commune is gradually developing, and the lives of its people are improving. Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Ea Tul Commune. |
Born and raised locally, she was able to be close to the people, understand their needs, and promptly grasp their thoughts and aspirations to report and propose solutions to higher authorities. Leveraging the dynamism and responsibility of youth, through concrete actions, she has built trust among the people. By learning from experiences in many places, Ms. H'Uôk Niê actively promotes and encourages villagers to boldly adopt effective economic development models. As a result, many households in the village have gradually risen out of poverty and stabilized their lives.
The family of Mr. Y Bon Niê in Saha village was previously in difficult circumstances, but thanks to the advice, loan support, and business guidance from the village head, Mr. Y Bon's family's economy has now stabilized and they are no longer classified as near-poor.
In addition to their role in economic development, village elders, hamlet leaders, and influential figures in Ea Tul commune are also a core force in the nationwide movement to protect national security. Using their prestige and understanding of customs and traditions, they actively encourage their descendants and the community to abide by the law, build a new way of life, preserve and promote ethnic cultural identity, and gradually eliminate outdated customs.
In daily life, minor conflicts such as land disputes and family disagreements, if not resolved promptly, can escalate into complex issues. It is in these situations that the role of village elders and respected individuals becomes evident. With their understanding and influential voices, they skillfully mediate, helping parties find common ground, preventing appeals to higher levels, and contributing to maintaining stability at the grassroots level.
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| Mr. Y Linh Bdap (second from the right), a respected figure in the Drao village, discusses work with the commune police to help people resolve issues as quickly as possible. |
Lieutenant Colonel Y Thanh Ayun, Deputy Head of the Ea Tul Commune Police, assessed: Village elders, hamlet leaders, and influential people are important pillars for the police force in carrying out propaganda and dissemination of laws. Thanks to this close coordination, the security and order situation in the villages is basically maintained, and people can work and produce with peace of mind.
The experience in Ea Tul shows that the achievements in economic, cultural, and social development in ethnic minority areas bear the strong imprint of the contributions of village elders, hamlet leaders, and influential people. The Party and State's attention to and emphasis on their role not only contributes to improving people's lives but also creates a solid foundation of awareness, preventing people from being misled or incited by distorted narratives. When legal awareness is raised, each citizen becomes a positive factor in building a strong people's security posture at the grassroots level.
Source: https://baodaklak.vn/xa-hoi/202512/xa-ea-tul-phat-huy-vai-role-gia-lang-nguoi-co-uy-tin-trong-vung-dong-bao-dan-toc-thieu-so-6a00631/
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