Mrs. Khuyen, who was born into a poor family, has faced a lifetime of hardships, but her face always exudes a vibrant energy. At 72, an age when she should be resting and enjoying her golden years, Mrs. Khiem walks 45 minutes every day to tend to her corn fields, earning a meager income to support her youngest son, Ngann Van Huong (born in 1984), who is battling health issues.
Huong has been suffering from bone tuberculosis since he was 13 years old. Due to prolonged antibiotic use, one of his kidneys has dried up, and he requires regular treatment at a hospital 60 km away, where he stays nearby for convenience, returning home only twice a month.
Huong’s living expenses, rent, and medical costs are covered by a local disability allowance of 700,000 VND per month and the approximately 10 million VND that Mrs. Khuyen earns annually from her corn fields.
Thinking of her son, Mrs. Khuyen’s tears often flow, but her resilient spirit keeps her going. “I’m still lucky,” she comforts herself. “I’m over 70 years old and have never been hospitalized. As long as I’m healthy, I can still take care of my son.”
This small but mighty woman has bravely faced her son’s illness head-on. She has never considered repairing their dilapidated house, which is on the verge of collapse.
The program “Ca Mau Fertilizer – Hands-on Techniques – Overcoming Difficulties Now” by PVCFC brought hope to the mother and son, making their dream of a new home a reality. “If it weren’t for kind sponsors like Ca Mau Fertilizer, I would never have dared to dream of owning a sturdy home in my old age,” said an emotional Mrs. Khuyen. “And this season, when our cornfields needed fertilizer, their timely support meant I didn’t have to go into debt.”
Mrs. Khuyen’s family was one of three recipients of a new home through the PVCFC program in Son La. The company also donated 25 tons of NPK Ca Mau fertilizer and provided direct cultivation guidance to 500 disadvantaged households in the area.
With these timely gifts, PVCFC aims to improve the lives of the locals and motivate them to overcome their current challenges. The company hopes to empower them to achieve a stable life and contribute to a more prosperous society and country.
Starting in November, PVCFC launched the “Ca Mau Fertilizer – Hands-on Techniques – Overcoming Difficulties Now” program in 13 provinces/cities in northern Vietnam, with a total value of 3.2 billion VND.
