Goat Distribution to Families

Life in Đắk Lắk Province is shaped by rural labor, ethnic diversity, and limited access to public services. Most families live in remote villages and rely on subsistence farming—especially coffee, rice, and corn cultivation—to survive. Many homes are built from wood or bamboo, and infrastructure such as electricity, clean water, and healthcare can be inconsistent. Children often walk long distances to attend under-resourced schools, and seasonal weather extremes add to daily hardship.

Despite these challenges, Đắk Lắk is rich in cultural heritage. Indigenous groups like the Rade, Mnong, and Ede maintain vibrant traditions through music, communal rituals, and festivals. In urban centers like Buôn Ma Thuột, life is more modern, but the contrast with rural areas remains stark. For many families—especially ethnic minorities—charitable support such as livestock donations or school infrastructure can be life-changing, offering pathways to stability and dignity

In October 2018, five families in Daklak Province received one goat each through an initiative aimed at fostering sustainable livelihoods. These five families in Daklak Province face immense challenges rooted in poverty, illness, and generational caregiving.

• Mai and Thìn work as farm laborers to support three children, including one suffering from a severe spinal infection and another who had to abandon university to help care for the family. - Dũng and Niê, also laborers, are raising three children—one of whom, Chu Văn Phan (born 2021), was diagnosed with leukemia and had to stop attending school. He is the child pictured holding the GGB sign, symbolizing both vulnerability and hope.

• Múi, age 77, continues to work on a farm alongside her unmarried son, Lý Văn Ngân, 45, who also labors to survive.

• Elderly couple Anh and Rào are raising six grandchildren left behind by their son and daughter-in-law, who moved away for factory work. None of the children are in school, and they work irregularly depending on their health and strength.

• Rya, a 48-year-old widow, supports six children through farm work. Two of her children herd cattle, while the younger ones are still in primary school or too young to attend.

The gift of goats offers these families a chance to generate income, improve nutrition, and build long-term stability—transforming hardship into hope through sustainable support.