Previously, without arable land and with a large family, Pham Van Quy (41, Hiep Nhat village) had struggled to make ends meet despite taking on various jobs. In late 2020, local authorities supported his family with two pairs of breeding goats worth VND 6 million. Through hard work and disease-prevention techniques taught by the commune Farmers’ Association, his herd continuously expanded. Now boasting over 60 goats, Quy’s family is a reliable supplier of meat and breeding goats in the commune.
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Ea M'droh commune officials present housing construction funds to Nong Thi Nga’s family. |
The case of Nguyen Thi Minh (65, Quang Hiep village) reflects the “leave no one behind” spirit. Living alone, she could not raise large livestock. In late 2022, using the piggy bank fund, the commune provided her with two pairs of breeding bamboo rats worth around VND 7 million. After receiving technical training, she took out a loan to buy an additional pair. A year later, her herd had quadrupled. Minh noted that bamboo rats are omnivorous, highly reproductive, and disease-resistant, yielding high profits that helped her clear her debts and save for retirement.
Over the years, funds collected from daily savings of VND 1,000 and livestock models, such as breeding cows, free-range ducks, and laying hens, have helped dozens of households in Ea M’droh stabilize their lives. Notable beneficiaries include Mong Van Dong (58, village 8), Y Dek Enuol (45, Cuor village), Nong Thi Nga (61, Binh Hoa village), and Chiu A Tai (31, Hop Hoa village).
In his newly inaugurated “Great solidarity” house, Trieu Trong Xenh (60, Hiep Doan village) expressed happiness at owning a solid, spacious house he once thought impossible. H Giang Nie, Secretary of the commune’s Party Committee, encouraged his family to plan suitable crops and keep livestock for a sustainable income. She added that the commune is ready to provide loans for families to operate efficiently and repay the funds within two to three years so the commune can assist others.
H Giang Nie also shared that under the “leave no one behind” motto, the piggy bank model has been effectively maintained since 2020. Through this initiative, officials, party members, civil servants, and state-salaried armed forces personnel save at least VND 1,000 daily to help poor households. In 2025, following a merger to implement a two-tier local government, Ea M’droh commune sustained this model and introduced the new initiative of party cells partnering with residents.
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A piggy bank-breaking festival to support the poor in Ea M’droh commune |
In addition to 152 piggy banks placed across agencies and villages, the local government selected four core party cells to directly sponsor at least one poor household capable of working. Currently, the Police's cell is surveying to build a house for Y Um Bya (Cuor village); the People’s Committee's cell is supporting Hoang Van Cam (Hiep Thanh village); and the military's cell is assisting H Won Nie (Dhung village), a poor resident whose son is performing military service.
The dedicated guidance from soldiers and party members, providing both the “fishing rod” and the skills to fish, has encouraged many local youths to invest and start businesses in their hometowns.
In remote Ea M’droh, the practical and humane efforts of authorities and the armed forces enjoy strong public support. The sharply declining poverty rate and the continuous construction of new homes serve as testaments to the success of these new models, further strengthening the military-civilian ties.
Translated by Minh Anh