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Dung and her husband, from Thanh Hoa province, came to HCM City many years ago. They have an eight year old and 4 year old. As they have tried to save money to raise their children, they rented a small room in a small alley in Tan Chanh Hiep Ward in District 12.
In normal conditions, the couple’s monthly income of VND15-16 million is enough to cover rent, the kindergarten and school fee, and meals.
When the city began imposing social distancing under Directive 15, they still tried to work to cover basic needs. However, as the situation worsened, the city applied stricter social distancing measures.
Dung had to stay at home to take care of the kids, while her husband had to stay at the company together with other co-workers.
On the first social distancing days, Dung still could buy food but as social distancing was extended, food and money ran out. Her husband got his salary in advance, but could not hand over to his wife. The woman and children had to live on support of the landlord and neighbors.
Dung said before receiving the gift from the VietNamNet Program ‘Tiep suc day lui dai dich cung VietNamNet’ (Joining forces with VietNamNet to stamp out the pandemic), she had begged for some dried fish for the two kids. However, the fish was too hard. The mother did not know where to ask for help because all the other families in the same residential quarter were also facing difficulties.
Nguyen Thi Thuy, one of the neighbors, has also lived there a long time. Thuy is a housewife, who takes care of her 4-year old child, and the family’s spending relies on her husband’s income. Before the pandemic, they had to be very sparing, and now the situation is worse.
Both Dung and Thuy said they were worried about their kids. “We are adults and we can live with plain meals. But our children need nutrition,” Thuy said.
When she received the gift, the mother burst into tears. The children are too young to understand what is happening with their families. They just want something to eat. However, for many people, especially unemployed workers, normal nutritious meals are still a dream.
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With a wish to join forces with the whole country to fight the pandemic, VietNamNet has launched the program ‘Tiep suc day lui dai dich cung VietNamNet’. The program aims to give food and essential necessities to the poor, freelance workers and unemployed people affected by the Covid-19 epidemic, as well as to centers for social protection and those who still cannot access aid packages. The program also aims to help equip hospitals, quarantine zones, and medical units with modern equipment. Those who need support can call 19001081 (from 8 am to 8 pm), or send information to banbandoc@vietnamnet.vn Benefactors can give support in two ways Remitting money to VietNamNet’s account, or donating food, essentials, machines and medical equipment In Vietnam: Account No 0011002643148 Vietcombank Exchange Overseas: Bank account VIETNAMNET NEWSPAPER - The currency of bank account: 0011002643148 - BANK FOR FOREIGN TRADE OF VIETNAM - SWIFT code: BFTVVNV X Remitting money from overseas: Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade, Dong Da Branch Address: No 183 Nguyen Luong Bang Street, Dong Da District VietNamNet Head Office: Hanoi: 3rd Floor, C’Land Building, No 156 Xa Dan 2 Street, Dong Da District |
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