Visit Indochina’s 'Dream House' Project Featured in Da Nang Newspaper

Recognizing the heartfelt contribution from Visit Indochina in gifting a special home to a poor family, Da Nang Newspaper — the official press outlet of the Da Nang Party Committee — has shared this touching story in its weekend and online editions.

Da Nang Newspaper features the story “A Small House, A Big Dream,” honoring Visit Indochina’s meaningful contribution to community development.

With the title “A Small House, a Big Dream”, the article chronicles the meaningful project led by Mr. Nguyễn Sơn Thủy, Director of Visit Indochina, who personally funded the construction of a new home for a struggling family in An Thang Ward, Da Nang.

Through the local authorities, Mr. Thủy learned about two resilient sisters, Trần Thị Lâm and Trần Thị Sơn, who were raised by their mother — a market sweeper — and their 87-year-old grandmother. Despite poverty and hardship, the girls have never given up on their dream of education.

Moved by their determination to pursue education against all odds, Mr. Thủy decided to fund the construction of a “dream house”, turning their modest dwelling into a safe and inspiring home.

Visit Indochina officially hands over the 'Dream House' to Trần Thị Lâm’s family — a symbol of compassion and hope for a brighter future.

The project not only brought a new house to life but also reflected Visit Indochina’s deep compassion, embodying the spirit of sharing and community care that extends far beyond material support.

'A Small House, Big Dreams'

Lâm and Sơn grew up in poverty, never imagining they would one day sleep under a tiled roof or walk on a clean, even floor. Their mother earns a living sweeping the local market, while their elderly grandmother continues to sell vegetables at Thanh Quyt Market.

In 2018, Lâm’s story became known through Da Nang’s local press — a young girl working at dawn to help her mother while striving to pursue higher education. That same year, Lâm received her acceptance letter to the University of Education, University of Da Nang — a miracle for a girl from a dilapidated home by the market.

A wall of achievements — showcasing years of hard work, perseverance, and the power of education.

Touched by her perseverance, teachers and donors helped raise funds for her studies. The 'Tiếp sức đến trường' Scholarship by Tuổi Trẻ Newspaper supported her through the toughest period. Years later, her younger sister Sơn followed in her footsteps, entering university under equally difficult circumstances. Once again, the scholarship fund and the kindness of donors, teachers, and neighbors helped her stay on course.

When Education Becomes an Inspiration

For decades, their family lived in a dilapidated, leaky house with an uneven dirt floor. But in July 2025, after hearing their story from An Thắng Ward officials, Mr. Nguyễn Sơn Thủy, Director of Visit Indochina, personally visited the site and decided to build a new home for the family of four.

According to Mr. Nguyễn Xuân Hà, Secretary of the An Thắng Ward Party Committee, the initial construction budget was estimated at 200 million VND, as officially recorded by the local government.

The completed 'Dream House' stands as a testament to kindness and sustainable community support.

However, Mr. Thủy later revised the plan to ensure the new home was not only functional but also comfortable and uplifting. The final design included a small classroom for Lâm’s tutoring work, three bedrooms, a separate kitchen, and a fully equipped bathroom, raising the total cost to over 300 million VND.

On October 1, 2025, the family’s new home was officially completed — a milestone they will never forget. What began as a gesture of goodwill became a symbol of humanity and perseverance, showing how empathy can change lives and communities.

Today, in the small classroom of their new home, Lâm continues to teach local children, nurturing dreams just as hers was once nurtured — keeping alive a light of hope that will never fade.

From recipient to giver — Lâm now teaches others in the very home that symbolizes compassion and education.

Read the original article on Da Nang Online Newspaper: A Small House, a Big Dream – baodanang.vn/ngoi-nha-nho-uoc-mo-to-3306113.html

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