The woman who 'sows love' in Luong land.

"Sowing the seeds" of philanthropy.

In Minh Tho hamlet, Hoa Son commune (Do Luong district), we asked for the house of "Mrs. Khanh the philanthropist," and everyone enthusiastically pointed the way. Her full name is Thai Thi Khanh (born in 1963). She used to be a kindergarten teacher, but due to difficult family circumstances, she returned to farming, working in the fields and developing livestock with her husband.

At that time, Ms. Khanh was involved in the Women's and Farmers' Association of the hamlet, actively participating in various movements, and readily sharing difficulties and helping members who unfortunately faced hardship.

Ms. Thai Thi Khanh processes and sells shredded pork floss to raise funds to support people in need and those facing hardship. Photo: Cong Kien

That woman joined the activity.volunteerIt was a coincidence. In 2006, Ms. Khanh was the head of the Farmers' Association branch. Unfortunately, one of the members fell ill with a serious disease and had to sell all their possessions for treatment. Unable to bear seeing her member in such dire straits, Ms. Khanh rallied other members to donate money and rice, however small the amount; she then went door-to-door in the commune, seeking help from friends with better financial means. As a result, she raised over 400,000 dong, which she personally handed over to the family of the member suffering from the serious illness.

Ms. Thai Thi Song (left) was connected with philanthropists by Ms. Thai Thi Khanh to help build a solidarity house. Photo: Cong Kien

Not long after, a neighbor who had gone to work in the South suffered a work accident, his wife fell seriously ill, and their children were still young; their situation was extremely pitiful. Mrs. Khanh once again stepped forward to mobilize neighbors to donate, some more, some less, to help the family gradually overcome their difficulties and hardships. Through these acts, Mrs. Thai Thi Khanh earned even more affection and trust from her neighbors and the people in the village.

In particular, with the rise of social media, Ms. Khanh used Facebook to call for support and assistance for those in difficult circumstances. Not only did she mobilize help for those in need, but she also raised 30 million VND to purchase a hearse for Minh Tho hamlet, making funeral arrangements more convenient for families in the hamlet.

Ms. Thai Thi Khanh prepares charitable items to donate to the poor. Photo: Cong Kien.

At the same time, they mobilized resources to build a road leading to the family cemeteries in the hamlet, raising over 60 million VND, eliminating the bumpy, muddy, and slippery conditions whenever it rained.

Thanks to their enthusiasm, responsibility, and dedication.loveBy sharing with her neighbors and fellow villagers, Ms. Thai Thi Khanh's reputation has been enhanced, making her a bridge between benevolent hearts and those in need. Philanthropists place complete trust in Ms. Khanh whenever they entrust their "golden hearts" to her.

Ms. Thai Thi Khanh was awarded a Certificate of Commendation by the President of the Vietnam Women's Union. Photo: Cong Kien.

Following Mrs. Khanh, we arrived at the home of Mr. Thai Dinh Nam, a neighbor who had lived a life of hardship and displacement in Europe, only to return home penniless. His siblings and relatives had to contribute money and labor to help him build his house. Mrs. Khanh alone raised tens of millions of dong to help Mr. Nam buy building materials and supplies, contributing to the construction of a sturdy home.

Mr. Nam said: "Ms. Khanh mobilized and helped me a lot, thanks to which I had enough materials to build this house. After that, she also helped me buy some household items to ensure I could make a living..."

Spreading love

In Minh Tho hamlet, there are also Mrs. Thai Thi Song, Mrs. Thai Thi Ly, and Mrs. Nguyen Thi Quy, all women with special circumstances. Due to health conditions, they did not marry, or their husbands died from serious illnesses. Their lives are difficult and arduous; they live alone in dilapidated, severely run-down houses but lack the money to repair or rebuild them.

It was built with the encouragement of government agencies and organizations at all levels.house of national unityThese women received financial and labor assistance from their siblings, relatives, and neighbors to build solidarity houses. Through Facebook, Ms. Thai Thi Khanh appealed to the community to contribute approximately 20 million VND each, helping to build new homes.

Ms. Thai Thi Khanh (far left) participates in donating essential supplies to the poor. Photo: Provided by the interviewee.

Ms. Thai Thi Song said: "Previously, my life was extremely difficult, and Ms. Khanh helped me a lot. Now, life is better, and I will always remember her kindness and gratitude."

It is noteworthy that Ms. Thai Thi Khanh's loving heart and charitable work are increasingly spreading throughout the community, helping to inspire young people to be kind-hearted.

In 2019, the Hoa Son Volunteer Group was established with over 30 members, led by Ms. Khanh. The group's members are mostly young people working and living in their hometowns or away from home, possessing compassionate hearts and a willingness to help those in need. Each member's role is to directly assist and connect with philanthropists to support the poor and those affected by natural disasters and floods.

Ms. Thai Thi Khanh has always been loved and trusted by everyone. Photo: Cong Kien

The development of social media has enabled the activities of the Hoa Son Volunteer Group to expand beyond the local area, reaching throughout the district, province, and even across the country.

Following the historic flash flood in Ky Son district at the end of 2022, which caused severe damage, Ms. Thai Thi Khanh and the Hoa Son Volunteer Group were quick to arrive and provide assistance to dozens of families, giving them 500,000 VND per household.

Previously, at the timeCovid-19 pandemicDue to the complex situation, many areas in Vinh City had to be locked down to prevent and control the epidemic, leaving many households in difficult circumstances and facing shortages. The Hoa Son volunteer group mobilized local people to donate rice, food, vegetables, and fruits, and hired dozens of trucks to transport them to Vinh City for relief efforts.

The Hoa Son Volunteer Group received a Certificate of Commendation from the Chairman of the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee. Photo: Cong Kien

Later, the group continued to campaign for donations of food and supplies to send to the people of Ho Chi Minh City to help them cope with the rapidly escalating epidemic…

With their enthusiastic and effective work, the Hoa Son Volunteer Group was awarded a Certificate of Commendation by the Chairman of the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee for their significant contributions to charitable activities in Nghe An province.