Peace of mind in new homes

Quang Nam's campaign to eliminate temporary housing is entering a crucial phase, especially for housing for war veterans, which needs to be completed before July 27th.

Houses belonging to war veterans and impoverished families in Bac Tra My were handed over after various forces provided support in construction and repair. Photo: DIEM LE

Ms. Dinh Thi Ba, residing in An Loi Tay village (Dai Nghia commune, Dai Loc district), is the daughter of martyr Phan Thi Hai, who sacrificed her life in the resistance war against the US to save the country. Facing difficult circumstances, Ms. Ba has lived in a dilapidated house for many years, which needs to be rebuilt to withstand storms and floods.

Upon receiving information about Mrs. Ba's case from a local source, the Quang Nam Association for Supporting Families of Martyrs investigated the situation and mobilized resources to provide Mrs. Ba's family with 60 million VND, helping them build a new house. With this initial funding, along with assistance from the local community and neighbors, Mrs. Dinh Thi Ba's house was completed after more than 3 months of construction.

On the day of handover of her new house, Mrs. Ba emotionally expressed: “I am very grateful for the help from the organizations and the community that allowed me to have a new house. My circumstances are difficult, and with my old age, I never dared to dream of having a new house like this. Fortunately, I received help and support from all levels.”

In Hamlet 1 (Tra Nu Commune, Bac Tra My District), Mr. Tran Van Thanh's house has just been renovated to serve as a place of worship for the martyr Tran Thi Ut. Mr. Thanh is the martyr's nephew and is in charge of the worship because the martyr had no children. The old house had been dilapidated for a long time, but due to his difficult circumstances, he hadn't considered renovating it.

With a grant of 30 million VND from the program to eliminate temporary housing, Mr. Thanh worked day and night to repair his house with the help of his neighbors. According to Mr. Thanh, he reused whatever was still usable in the old house, using the grant money only to buy additional cement, steel, and roofing sheets. The main contribution came from his family and neighbors. Even so, the house after repairs is much more durable than the old one, and he no longer worries about leaks or drafts.

According to the Quang Nam Department of Agriculture and Environment, in the effort to eliminate temporary housing, the housing for war veterans must be completed before July 27th, totaling 353 houses. Many sectors and localities in the province have joined forces to mobilize resources for implementation.

In particular, the armed forces and youth union members have "eaten, lived, and worked together" with the people, especially those in difficult circumstances, single parents, and those in remote areas and border regions, supporting them in building and repairing houses.

In Bac Tra My district, the District Military Command has actively provided manpower and assistance to households needing to replace temporary housing has helped them complete their new homes sooner. Thanks to this active support, the progress in replacing temporary housing in Bac Tra My has reached over 90% (the total number of temporary houses to be replaced in 2025 is 595).

Colonel Tran Van Cuong, Political Commissar of the Bac Tra My District Military Command, said: “After identifying the truly difficult circumstances of families needing to replace their temporary houses, and the lack of manpower, the Bac Tra My District Military Command has sent soldiers and local militia forces to support and assist families in dismantling old houses and transporting building materials for new ones. We are trying to help people as much as possible so that they can live in sturdy, stable houses before the rainy season.”

Source: https://baoquangnam.vn/yen-long-trong-nhung-can-nha-moi-3157141.html