I remember a memory, that day was the day I was assigned the task of recording the difficult lives in Hoa Thang commune (Buon Ma Thuot city, Dak Lak). When I introduced myself as a newly transferred reporter for Lao Dong Newspaper , I suddenly received a tight hug from a man with gray hair and tanned skin.
Upon asking, I found out that it was Mr. Truong Van Hien - a veteran of Gac Ma Island (belonging to the Truong Sa archipelago of Vietnam), who also received help from Lao Dong Newspaper.
For Mr. Hien, that help was like "a drowning man reaching for a stake", helping his life turn a new page. While holding my hand, he confided: "The day I returned to Hoa Thang commune, no one knew I was a soldier fighting on Gac Ma island. With no documents, no house, no money, my wife and I built a temporary tent and lived day by day. Only a few times have I dared to secretly think about the day I would have a spacious house.
However, everything changed since I met Mr. Dang Trung Kien - who worked at Lao Dong Newspaper at that time. Thanks to Mr. Kien's article, people around me know and support my family a lot. The location of the temporary tent that day was replaced by a more spacious level 4 house, and the family's economy gradually stabilized to take care of the children's education. Ten years have passed but I have never stopped being grateful to Lao Dong Newspaper. That's why when I met the reporters and journalists of your newspaper again, I was very happy...".
Continuing, Mr. Tran Van Dien - Chairman of the Veterans Association of Hoa Thang Commune (Buon Ma Thuot City, Dak Lak) said that not only Mr. Hien's family, but also thanks to Lao Dong Newspaper, many veterans and elderly people Young people in difficult circumstances in the area receive attention and help from units, organizations and sponsors,...
“Our lives are therefore much more stable and brighter. The reporters may no longer remember, but we - the people who received help when we were in the most difficult circumstances - will forever remember it" - Mr. Dien emotionally expressed.
Increase the connection between the government and the people
During my working days in the Central Highlands, I received enthusiastic help from leaders of departments in the 5 Central Highlands provinces. I have the opportunity to attend many large and small activities and events organized by units. Among them, we must mention the activities related to workers and laborers of the Confederation of Labor (LDL) at all levels in the Central Highlands provinces.
Mr. Le Van Thanh - Chairman of the Confederation of Labor of Dak Lak province highly appreciated the help of Lao Dong Newspaper in supporting and propagating information to the people, especially workers in difficult circumstances in the area. .
“In recent times, Lao Dong Newspaper has made many contributions in protecting workers in difficult circumstances in the area. In addition, the activities of the Provincial Labor Confederation, superior trade unions, central sector trade unions,... are always informed promptly and accurately by Lao Dong Newspaper reporters. I hope that in the coming time, Lao Dong Newspaper will continue to make an important contribution to protecting the legal rights and interests of workers throughout the Central Highlands region" - Mr. Thanh said.
Sharing about the companionship of Lao Dong Newspaper, Mr. Nguyen Tuan Ha - Permanent Vice Chairman of Dak Lak Provincial People's Committee said - Lao Dong Newspaper reporters always actively propagate guidelines and policies to people, listen and Share with people, especially people in remote areas and ethnic minorities.
Through my trip to this fertile red basalt land, I am even more in love and proud to be a part of Lao Dong Newspaper. The newspaper has given me the opportunity to accompany and bond with local people, to speak up. The hearts of people in remote areas are lacking in all kinds of ways, as well as giving me the opportunity to help those in difficult lives.
