Since 2021, Dien Bien province has mobilised more than 530 billion VND from social resources to build or repair over 9,800 houses for poor, near-poor and disadvantaged households.
Na Bung commune in Dien Bien province remains one of the most disadvantaged areas, with over 50% of households living in poverty. Local livelihoods largely depend on small-scale farming and natural conditions. In recent years, officers and soldiers of Na Bung Border Guard Station have worked closely with residents to boost economic development, reduce poverty, and build a better life.
Looking ahead, Lam Dong will continue to mobilise resources through the provincial “For the Poor” Fund, socialised contributions from corporations, businesses, philanthropists, organisations and individuals to provide housing support for poor and near-poor households and those in difficult circumstances, helping them stabilise their lives.
The nationwide project to eliminate makeshift and dilapidated houses has been basically completed 5 years and 4 months earlier than planned, marking a special achievement that reflects the will of the Party and the people.
Joining hands to eliminate temporary and sub-standard houses nationwide in 2025 is a special political mission and a major policy of the Party and State, carrying deep humanitarian significance, marking a step forward to usher the country into a new era.
The northern province of Lang Son has completed construction and repair of 6,508 homes for disadvantaged households, marking the full fulfilment of its programme to eradicate temporary and dilapidated houses by August 28.
This accomplishment is considered a milestone in sustainable poverty reduction — a “special national project” embodying the Party’s will and people’s hearts, as well as the spirit of solidarity and compassion among compatriots, carrying profound political, social, and humanitarian significance.
The new residences in Truong Son are designed to meet standards for safety, durability, functionality, and aesthetics, while incorporating local traditions.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has announced the completion of the nationwide campaign to do away with temporary and dilapidated housing, describing it as a special national project embodying the Party’s will and people’s hearts.
For the first time in history, no Vietnamese citizen will have to live in unsafe, makeshift shelters, a target originally set for 2030 in Resolution No. 42 of the 13th Party Central Committee, but accomplished five years and four months ahead of schedule.
By August 17, 2025, the nationwide movement had built and renovated 334,234 houses, finishing 5 years and 4 months ahead of schedule. Recognised as a “special national project” to celebrate the 80th anniversary of National Day, it mobilised 454,318 participants, over 2.7 million working days, and 24.76 trillion VND from State budget, social resources, and local communities.
The initiative carries deep political, social, and humanitarian significance, helping to strengthen the great national solidarity and public trust in the Party’s leadership and the administration of all-level authorities, he said, noting that the programme also enables residents to stabilise their lives, focus on productive work, escape poverty sustainably, and contribute to the province’s development.
The housing programme in Dak Lak has drawn broad participation from provincial agencies, businesses, armed forces, and youth volunteers. To date, over 7,000 houses have been completed and handed over, helping residents stabilise their lives and improve economic conditions.
The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) has built and repaired more than 6,300 houses for poor households and social policy beneficiaries in the Central Highlands, with a total funding of 355 billion VND (about 13.5 million USD), heard a conference held in Gia Lai province on July 30.
Every day, hundreds and thousands of dilapidated shelters are being replaced with clean, sturdy new homes. This powerful effort is driven by a deep sense of unity and compassion, creating warm, dignified living spaces for those in need.
According to the Ministry of Construction’s progress report for the first seven months of 2025, and its action plan for the remainder of the year, a total of 692 social housing projects are currently underway nationwide, comprising 633,559 units.
Provincial authorities attributed the programme’s success to strong coordination across political and community levels, with widespread contributions from officials, residents, and donors both within and outside Ca Mau.
According to the Ministry of Ethnic Affairs and Religion, as of July 19, 2025, a total of 266,511 makeshift and dilapidated houses across the country have received support for reconstruction. Of these, 231,513 have been completed, while construction has commenced on the remaining 34,998.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on ministries, central agencies, and local authorities to take urgent and coordinated action to fulfil the national goal of doing away with all makeshift and substandard housing by August 31, 2025.
