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Her father’s words of encouragement once helped Do Thi Hue overcome her insecurities and move forward in life with confidence. For more than 15 years, she has been passing that confidence on to others facing similar challenges, patiently teaching literacy, providing essential life skills training and building community connections. Through her practical efforts, she has helped spread the spirit of mutual support and compassion.

Her story was featured on Noi Tron Yeu Thuong (Connecting Love), a program produced by the Humanitarian Television Channel with the support of Tan Hiep Phat.

At the age of three, Hue developed spinal tuberculosis. The resulting physical limitations left her feeling insecure and self-conscious for many years. Yet her father always believed that his daughter could live, work and build a life of her own, in her own way.

Ms. Do Thi Hue has spent 15 years supporting people with disabilities, helping them gain confidence and become more proactive in their lives. Source: THNĐ

His words became a source of strength, helping Hue change the way she viewed herself. As she grew older, she devoted much of her time to sharing that same belief with people in similar circumstances.

On weekday evenings, the sound of people sounding out letters fills Hue’s small home. Her students range from nearly 50 years old to children just nine or ten. Some struggle with pronunciation, others have difficulty recognizing letters, while those with limited mobility may find even holding a pen a challenge.

With patience and care, Hue guides them through the most basic steps: recognizing letters, learning to read and writing their own names. For people who have had few opportunities to receive an education or participate fully in society, each new letter represents a step toward better communication, greater confidence and the realization that they can continue to learn and grow.

Beyond literacy, Hue also teaches her students essential daily living skills, including eating independently, maintaining personal hygiene, changing clothes and taking care of themselves.

“To help them, you must first put yourself in their shoes and understand what they need. Then you have to guide them patiently until they can do things on their own,” she said.

Ms. Hue’s evening class includes students ranging from around 9 to nearly 50 years old, all persevering in learning to read and write. Source: THNĐ

Hue does not want to do things for them; she wants to help them learn to do things themselves. Every task they complete independently gives them a little more confidence, helping people with disabilities gradually reduce their dependence on others and take greater control of their lives.

Creating Opportunities for Everyone to Move Forward with Confidence

Hue’s support extends beyond the classroom through social gatherings and organized trips. She once accompanied a group of people with disabilities on an expedition to conquer Fansipan, Vietnam’s highest mountain, including participants who used wheelchairs. She also organized a trip for her students and others who had never traveled far from home to visit the birthplace of President Ho Chi Minh.

Having once struggled with feelings of insecurity due to her disability, Ms. Do Thi Hue gradually found self-confidence and has spent 15 years supporting and inspiring others in similar circumstances. Source: THNĐ.

These journeys are not intended to prove that people with disabilities must accomplish extraordinary feats. Instead, they offer opportunities to explore, challenge themselves and discover that they are capable of much more than they may have imagined.

After more than 15 years of social work, what makes Hue most proud is not the certificates of merit or recognition she has received, but seeing the people she supports become happier, more confident and more independent.

What began as a small group has grown into a club with nearly 100 members, who learn together, take part in social activities and support one another in their daily lives.

Ms. Hue accompanied a group of people with disabilities in conquering Fansipan, helping the members gain new experiences and challenge themselves with new journeys.

Alongside her livelihood, Hue continues to make time to care for members, organize club activities and maintain her evening classes. For her, as long as there is another person she can help, she wants to keep going.

Passing on the Values That Make a Difference

For more than seven years, Noi Tron Yeu Thuong, produced by the Humanitarian Television Channel with the support of Tan Hiep Phat, has shared stories of resilience, responsibility and compassion. What these individuals have in common is not simply the difficulties they have overcome, but also their determination to continue making a positive difference in their communities.

From a small initial group, the club for people with disabilities supported by Ms. Do Thi Hue has grown to nearly 100 members, who participate in learning and social activities and support one another in their daily lives.

According to Vu Phuong Thanh, a representative of Tan Hiep Phat, what is particularly admirable about Hue is not only her determination to overcome her own challenges, but also her unwavering commitment to devoting her time and energy to helping others.

Drawing on her own experiences, Hue understands the barriers many people face. She patiently helps them develop practical skills, access new opportunities and build confidence in themselves.

For Tan Hiep Phat, supporting the program stems from the belief that inspiring stories of resilience, community responsibility and compassion deserve to reach a wider audience.

Representatives from Tan Hiep Phat and Nhan Dao Television speak with Ms. Do Thi Hue on the program “Nối trọn yêu thương” (Connecting Love). Source: THNĐ.

One piece of advice from her father gave Hue the confidence to move forward. She has since spent 15 years passing that confidence on to others. She does not expect them to achieve extraordinary things. Instead, she patiently helps them begin with a single letter, a small practical skill or one step beyond the familiar surroundings of their daily lives.

Because sometimes, what a person needs most is not someone to pave the way for them, but someone who believes they can find their own way forward.