These days, the family of Thùng Văn Điệp in Chăn Nuôi hamlet, Phìn Hồ commune (Nậm Pồ district) is filled with joy and laughter, as relatives and neighbors gather to congratulate them on their spacious new home. Điệp shared: “My family has faced various difficulties, with unstable employment and low income. Our old house was severely degraded, leaking badly during rainy seasons, making us constantly anxious. Thanks to the Party, the State, and neighbors’ support, we've built a beautiful house of over 100sq.m. This home is a source of strength, motivating us to work harder, develop our economy, and build a better future.”

Điện Biên district currently has 12 border communes with 46 border villages. To support housing for poor and near-poor families, the district’s VFF Committee coordinated with local governments to assess conditions, identifying families living in dilapidated houses needing support. Through careful surveys, 50 households could build their own houses, while 34 could not. Thus, local authorities mobilized communities, family members, and armed forces units to assist financially, materially, and with labor. In total, the district raised VND 62 million in cash and 1,898 days of labor to help households build homes. Additionally, inspection and supervision activities were strictly implemented, especially in communes allocated many houses or facing difficulties in transportation and labor resources.

To date, the district has completed 84 "Great Solidarity" houses, officially handed over to households. The total cost reached VND 10.987 billion (average VND 131 million per house), including VND 4.2 billion from State support and VND 6.787 billion contributed by households themselves. House designs were chosen by families, reflecting local customs and actual needs (40 traditional wooden houses, 41 concrete houses, and 3 steel-frame houses).

In response to supporting “Great Solidarity” house construction, the Nà Bủng Border Post actively cooperated in the implementation under the motto “Swiftly - Determined to Win,” seeing this as both a political task and a heartfelt duty. They closely collaborated with Party committees, the People’s Committees of Nà Bủng and Vàng Đán communes (Nậm Pồ district), and socio-political organizations to promote awareness among local people about the purpose and meaning of the housing program. They also assigned officials to survey poor households needing housing assistance and mobilized 50 soldiers to ensure houses were built on schedule. By March 6, 2025, 44 new houses were completed, inspected, and handed over for use (34 in Nà Bủng commune and 10 in Vàng Đán commune).

Giàng A Súa from Huổi Dạo hamlet, Vàng Đán commune, said: “During the construction process, my family received continuous support from authorities and, notably, the soldiers from the Nà Bủng Border Post. Besides raising funds, they contributed hundreds of labor days, helping with materials transportation and groundwork. Now, my family has a sturdy new home. We sincerely thank local authorities and soldiers from the Nà Bủng Border Post for their great support.”

According to Plan No. 09/KH-MTTQ-BTT by the Điện Biên province’s VFF Committee, housing support was given to poor households in border villages of four districts: Mường Chà, Nậm Pồ, Mường Nhé, and Điện Biên. Meanwhile, the committee’s chapters at all levels actively promoted the purpose, significance, and implementation methods of housing assistance. Meetings were organized at village levels to transparently select beneficiary households, ensuring objectivity and fairness. Authorities applied the principle: “The State provides financial support, residents build their own homes,” but for especially disadvantaged households (single individuals, disabled people, elderly residents unable to build themselves), local authorities took responsibility. Families freely selected house models according to their wishes, in line with local customs and meeting quality standards. Additionally, village heads, officials, and respected community figures encouraged residents to help households with material transportation, dismantling old houses, and construction, especially for extremely disadvantaged families.

By March 31, 2025, all 300 houses were completed, inspected, and put into use (122 traditional wooden houses, 118 steel-frame houses, 60 concrete houses). Each house ranged from 36sq.m to 102 sq.m. The total expenditure was VND 30.723 billion, with VND 15 billion from the province’s “For the Poor” Fund (supported by seven outside localities, organizations, enterprises, and local mobilization). Families contributed an additional VND 13.663 billion. Furthermore, housing construction received significant support from local armed forces units, organizations, and residents, contributing over 4,473 labor days and VND 2.06 billion in cash and materials.

“Settled homes lead to prosperity.” Each “Great Solidarity” house built is not only a joy for disadvantaged families but also an inspiration and driving force for them to improve their lives and strive for happiness.