Collection of red flags with yellow stars created by the will of people with disabilities

(Dan Tri) - People with limited mobility can sit and work, those who are not good at manual labor can participate in sales. For the disabled people here, "I am good" becomes an affirmation of their own value.

For the past few months, the headquarters of the Association of the Disabled in Hoang Mai Ward has become a miniature “handicraft workshop”. Here, there are lives that, although physically handicapped, have a strong will and determination, wishing to work and contribute to society.

Collection of red flags with yellow stars created by the will of people with disabilities (Video : Bao Ngoc).

As usual, at 8:30, members of the I'm Good project came to the Hoang Mai Inter-ward Association of People with Disabilities to start their working day.

A meager pension, combined with a physical disability, has made life difficult for Ms. Tran Thi Ngoc Tuyet (born in 1962). Since learning about the work for the disabled and disadvantaged organized here, she has joined to have more joy and income in her retirement.

“In the past, people used bad words to call people like me, like ‘lame woman’. Now we are cared for and given favorable working conditions here. I feel comforted and happy,” said Ms. Tuyet, as she meticulously wiped away the excess paint on the piece of leather she had just painted.

Her hands held the sandpaper, gently sanding away the rough parts of the new leather. “Sanding like this will make the paint layer smoother and shinier when we paint. When we install it on the product, it will look more beautiful,” the woman said.

According to Ms. Nguyen Thi Kim Chi - Vice President of Hoang Mai Association for the Disabled, since the project "I am good" was implemented, the lives of many less fortunate people have changed significantly.

“Previously, many people felt self-conscious and shy because of their shortcomings and had difficulty finding stable jobs. Since joining I am Good, they not only have income to support themselves but also have the confidence to integrate and affirm their own value,” said Ms. Chi.

Not only in Hoang Mai, other disabled people’s associations also have workshops under the I am good project. Each workshop will carry out different steps: cutting leather, punching buttons, edging, making decorative motifs…

“We divide the process of completing the product into many steps so that anyone can do it. From here, you can all earn income from your own labor,” said Nguyen Van Phuc, founder of the project I am good at.

In the past, it was difficult for people with disabilities to find jobs and they were paid low salaries. Now, they not only earn 10 to 15 times more than before, but also work in a friendly atmosphere, creating a sense of belonging like a family.

“There were times when I heard people say they stayed up until 1 or 2 a.m. to complete their products. They said it had been a long time since they found such a suitable job, so they worked so hard that they forgot about the time,” Phuc smiled.

According to Mr. Phuc, more than just having a job, here the disabled and disadvantaged people also learn a trade. In the future, whether they continue to accompany the project or not, they will still have the skills to continue working and contributing with their own strength.

Many people have returned after being trained in making handmade leather products. They continue to accompany people in similar situations, guiding the less fortunate to have jobs and income from their own efforts.

On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of National Day September 2, the "Vietnam Oh!" collection including crossbody bags, phone cases, key chains... printed with the national flag were meticulously completed by the "artisans" with disabilities at I'm Good, hastily prepared for the grand ceremony.

“This collection not only shows the patriotism of the disabled, but also shows their will to overcome their circumstances, their passion and talent when given the opportunity to do suitable jobs,” said Mr. Phuc.

Products created by meticulous hands convey the desire to express one's own value, not only beautiful but also of real quality, with every stitch and edge taken care of.

“There are people who have come back to buy for the 4th or 5th time. They come back to buy not only to support and share with the disabled, but also because this is a quality product,” Mr. Phuc shared.

Optimistically sharing about her facial defect, Ms. Tran Phuong Trang (born in 1987) smiled: "I am the only one in my family who has this feature. I think I just have a dominant gene."

Ms. Trang once studied pharmacy at a junior college, but due to circumstances, she was not able to work in her field. Not discouraged, she continued to look for and do many different jobs before meeting Mr. Phuc and I am good.

Not letting her imperfect face hold her back, Ms. Trang still confidently introduces products made by disabled "artisans" in product advertising videos.

“The atmosphere here makes me feel happy and warm like at home. Everyone is taught enthusiastically and sincerely,” Trang happily said.

For healthy people, being praised for their good work is not a strange thing. But for those with physical disabilities, receiving compliments is not only recognition but also motivation, giving them the strength to overcome their circumstances and rise up in life.

“I am good” then becomes their own affirmation of their own worth.

Photo: Bao Ngoc

Video: Bao Ngoc

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/suc-khoe/bo-suu-tap-co-do-sao-vang-tao-nen-tu-nghi-luc-cua-nhung-nguoi-khuet-tat-20250816105332573.htm