Donate Now

Stories: Children, Community, Future

Credit to boost up farming production

Having lived her whole life solely dependent on farming, Xuan, aged 33, in Don Phong commune found ChildFund-support saving and credits scheme invaluable.

“Like other farmers in the neighborhood, we had no spare cash on hand. All of our money is invested in our farm. When we had money, we used it for the family or the farm. This made it impossible for us to grow our business,” Xuan remembers.

This is where ChildFund’s saving and credits fund could make a difference. “The fund was easily accessible for women like me. I could receive loans from the fund for farming purposes without having to travel far from where I lived, waiting so long for my turn, or going through complicated procedures,” explains Xuan.

In 2013, Xuan began to expand her chicken-raising by purchasing 50 chickens using a US$45 loan from the fund.

Her first attempt failed, when half of the chickens became ill and died. “I had raised some chickens for my family before, but I did not realise how much more difficult it would be to raise a large number of chickens at one time,” Xuan says.

After participating in ChildFund workshops on chicken-raising, Xuan learnt new feeding techniques and how to take better care of her poultry. She felt she had enough knowledge and confidence to try again. She was successful, and now Xuan is on her fourth loan at the value of US$310. Part of the money was spent on purchasing 200 newly-hatched chicks for her farm.

Raising and selling chickens have finally provided Xuan and her family with a stable source of income. “With the money earned, we can pay for our children’s schooling and invest in longer-term agricultural activities,” she says.

 

Stories from our program areas

Empowering Parents, Nurturing Children

Empowering Parents, Nurturing Children

Twin sisters Lan and Hoa were born in 2019 in Vietnam. Since birth, they were malnourished and underweight. Their mother,…
Empowering Parents, Nurturing Children
The core children group participates in building a safe and healthy living environment

The core children group participates in building a safe and healthy living environment

“I found out about the group about a year ago and I wanted to join because some of my friends…
The core children group participates in building a safe and healthy living environment
The Inclusive Playground for Children with Disability in Na Ray commune, Bac Kan province

The Inclusive Playground for Children with Disability in Na Ray commune, Bac Kan province

A. is a girl with an intellectual disability. Due to cognitive and communication barriers, she does not go to school…
The Inclusive Playground for Children with Disability in Na Ray commune, Bac Kan province
“Empowering Parents of Children with Disabilities: The Story of Pin”

“Empowering Parents of Children with Disabilities: The Story of Pin”

Pin is a mother from Cuoi Ha commune, Kim Boi district, Hoa Binh province. On top of work on the…
“Empowering Parents of Children with Disabilities: The Story of Pin”
Luc Thi Trang: A Champion for Child Protection in Trung Khanh District

Luc Thi Trang: A Champion for Child Protection in Trung Khanh District

Luc Thi Trang has been serving as the Cultural and Social Official at Xuan Noi commune, Trung Khanh district since…
Luc Thi Trang: A Champion for Child Protection in Trung Khanh District
Meet Hanh – an enthusiastic young woman this Women’s Day

Meet Hanh – an enthusiastic young woman this Women’s Day

In celebration of International Women’s Day 08th March, let’s meet Hanh – an enthusiastic young woman from the core team…
Meet Hanh – an enthusiastic young woman this Women’s Day