Support for Vulnerable 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

These five families in Daklak Province face profound hardship, marked by poverty, illness, and intergenerational caregiving.

• Điểu, 64, lives with her grandson while her son works far away to survive.

• Rya, 66, lost her daughter to suicide after an HIV diagnosis and now cares for two HIV-positive grandchildren, relying on foraged crops to get by.

• Múi, 76, lives with her farming son and daughter-in-law, supporting five grandchildren—one with a neurological condition and others who have dropped out of school due to poverty.

• Niê, 75, lives alone and sustains herself through farm labor.

• Liên, 43, who has a hunched back and no husband, works as a laborer to support her daughter, Dương Thị Biệt, a Grade 4 student.

Essential supplies were purchased to provide warmth and nourishment during difficult times, consisting of blankets, noodles, and rice.