Ms. Nguyen Mai Phuong (Tuong Mai ward, Hanoi) is a single mother, raising two children with cerebral palsy from a young age alone. Ms. Phuong said that from the time they were born, the children had abnormal signs in development. Because of cerebral palsy, the children do not have the cognitive ability of normal people, and their lives depend heavily on caregivers.
The biggest worry for Ms. Phuong is the long journey ahead as her children grow up, while her health and ability to work are limited. Every month, she still regularly takes her children to the doctor to monitor their condition.
To have money to cover living expenses, Ms. Phuong is currently working as a processing worker attaching flowers to clothes at a garment factory in Ha Dong. The wages of her workers are used to pay for rent, living expenses and medicine for her children.
Previously, her family also received support from both paternal and maternal sides. However, currently her parents are both old and their health has declined, so they cannot help as before, and all burdens are almost on her shoulders. Meanwhile, the meager income makes taking care of her two sick children even more difficult.
Despite limited health, Ms. Phuong's daughter has started working part-time at Vun Art, a social enterprise in Hanoi specializing in creating jobs for people with disabilities through handicrafts such as fabric mosaics and souvenirs. The working environment here is suitable for people with special circumstances, helping them have the opportunity to work lightly, integrate into the community and have additional income.
For Ms. Phuong, the fact that her children can participate in working at Vụn Art is not only a small economic support but also a spiritual encouragement. At least, the children have a place to go, have someone to talk to, and participate in a social activity instead of just being confined to four walls.
However, most of the burden still falls on the mother's shoulders. After working at the workshop, she rushes home to prepare meals, bathe, and take care of her children. On days when her children are sick, she has to ask for leave, which means losing extra income.
At the age of over 40, Ms. Phuong does not have significant savings. The future ahead is still the days of working as a worker with a meager salary, along with the responsibility of taking care of two sick children for a long time.
I myself just hope for more support to reduce the pressure of treatment costs, helping my children have better care conditions." - Ms. Phuong confided.
Talking to Lao Dong Newspaper, Mr. Nguyen Anh Tuan - Head of residential group No. 4, Tuong Mai ward, Hanoi - said that Ms. Phuong's two children have cerebral palsy, are from difficult families and are receiving allowances for people with disabilities.
According to Mr. Tuan, Ms. Phuong's parents are old, their health has declined, sometimes confused, and they do not remember the way home. He expressed his desire for the newspaper to call on philanthropists to join hands to support and help Ms. Phuong's family overcome difficulties.
All help LD26049 please send to Tam Long Vang Charity Social Fund - 51 Hang Bo, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi. Account number (STK) 113000000758 at Vietinbank Hoan Kiem Branch, Hanoi; Account number: 0021000303088 - at Vietcombank Hanoi Branch; Account number: 12410001122556 - at BIDV Hoan Kiem Branch.
Or contact directly through Ms. Nguyen Mai Phuong, phone number: 0397897792.
