Send love through each product of the disabled

*Handicraft products of the disabled are displayed at the Red Cross Center for the Elderly and Disabled in Da Nang . Photo: VAN HOANG*

At the Danang Red Cross Center for the Elderly and Disabled (53 Le Dinh Chinh), the morning begins with the clanking of scissors, needles, sewing machines, incense making machines... from vocational classes.

In those classes, dozens of hands of people with disabilities are still diligently creating small products containing great willpower.

On the table, an embroidered picture of a peaceful countryside gradually appears, or pastel-colored cloth bags are almost finished, just waiting to be embellished with a few beads to make them more vibrant.

*The meticulously completed and eye-catching braids by disabled students. Photo: VAN HOANG*

In front of the crochet frame, Nguyen Truong Quan, a student at the center, said that at first, he was assigned to a sewing class and then transferred to a crochet class. Every day, Quan makes about two products, sometimes straps or water bottle bags...

“The teachers often show me new models, so I am very happy. Because I learn more skills and have a job to support myself in the future. I hope that the products I make can reach more people, so that I can have more income,” Quan shared.

At the center, students come from many different backgrounds, most of whom have physical or intellectual disabilities, but still aspire to integrate into the community and want to be independent through their own labor.

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Ms. Nguyen Thi Le Tuyet, Acting Director of the Danang Red Cross Center for the Care of the Elderly and the Disabled, said that in addition to taking care of the children's food and accommodation, the center focuses most on vocational training and equipping them with life skills.

The center is currently offering classes in sewing, embroidery, incense making, and hand printing, so that people with disabilities have the opportunity to learn a trade. In addition to teaching skills, the center also helps children learn to take care of themselves and foster a work ethic. Thanks to this, many children are more confident and can plan their own lives.

Up to now, the center has been operating for 28 years, providing free vocational training and care to 1,204 disabled children in and outside the city.

After completing vocational courses, many students have confidently integrated into the community and found suitable jobs, earning income to support their families.

According to Ms. Tuyet, many products completed by students are very beautiful and elaborate, but the output is limited. Most of the products are only sold when there are sponsors, customers visiting the center, or at charity events.

“Without state funding, maintaining and nurturing the children is always a difficult problem for the center. Therefore, each handicraft product sold not only brings material value but also a great source of spiritual encouragement, demonstrating the community’s solidarity,” Ms. Tuyet shared.

*Disabled students receive free care and vocational training at the center. Photo: VAN HOANG*

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We are making efforts to support and introduce products of people with disabilities and disadvantaged women in many different forms, in order to create more funding to cover living expenses and motivate students to integrate into the community, live happier and more useful lives."
Ms. Tran My Quyen, Director of Thinh Minh An Company Limited

Accompanying the disabled and disadvantaged groups to bring products closer to the community, Ms. Tran My Quyen, Director of Thinh Minh An Company Limited, said that each handmade product of the disabled is not only an everyday item, but also contains a story about determination and the desire to integrate into society.

However, consumption is still limited due to low awareness. In the market, industrial products dominate due to low cost and large output, making it difficult for the disabled's handmade products to compete. Therefore, it is necessary for the community to join hands in consumption, connecting output and spreading meaningful stories behind each product.

Source: https://baodanang.vn/gui-yeu-thuong-qua-tung-san-pham-cua-nguoi-khiem-khuet-3303612.html