Spreading humanity from the 'Godmother' movement

One late afternoon in mid-July, when the summer heat had lessened, we visited Tran Phuong Linh (Gia Sang ward), the "goddaughter" of the Thai Nguyen Provincial Police Women's Association. As usual, when she saw the green shirts of the "godmothers", her eyes lit up.

Women's Union members of Thai Nguyen Provincial Police encourage Tran Phuong Linh.

Her father passed away and her mother left when Linh was young. She currently lives alone in a house built with support from the Farmers' Association of Thai Nguyen City (old) and other departments and branches in 2021. Every day, she is taken care of and raised by her paternal aunts and uncles.

Knowing her difficult circumstances, the Women's Union of the Construction Force I and II - Thai Nguyen Provincial Police, accepted Linh as their godchild; supported her care and upbringing during her studies and activities.

Nearly 3 years since accepting Linh as her "goddaughter", with a sense of responsibility, compassion and love, the Women's Union of the force building sector has always cared for, asked about and encouraged her to overcome difficulties, try hard in studying and life; and supported her with a total amount of nearly 18 million VND.

With her strong will and the support of her “Godmothers”, over the past 3 years, she has always achieved the title of excellent student. In particular, in the 2025 High School Entrance Exam, she passed with a very high total score of 25.5 points. She is the pride and also the proof of the love spread from the “Godmother” program launched by the Thai Nguyen Provincial Police Women’s Association.

In the house that felt warmer than usual because the mothers came to visit, Linh was moved: I feel very lucky because my mothers often share, encourage me, and help me be confident in life. That is a great motivation for me to overcome my circumstances and study better.

The “Godmother” program was launched by the Thai Nguyen Provincial Police Women’s Union in 2022, with the desire to bring love to orphans due to the COVID-19 pandemic and other causes. It focuses on propaganda, mobilization, and women’s union members to actively respond and sponsor, support the care and upbringing of orphans in especially difficult circumstances, creating conditions for them to develop comprehensively.

Members of the Provincial Police Women's Union visit their "goddaughter" in Diem Thuy commune, Thai Nguyen province.

Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Thi Thuy Linh, Head of the Women's Committee, Thai Nguyen Provincial Police, said: In order for the "Godmother" program to spread widely, the Provincial Police Women's Union has proactively disseminated, developed a specific plan, implemented creatively and flexibly throughout the Union; directed the grassroots unions to pay in-depth attention, support and accompany the children.

From 2022 to present, the Provincial Police Women's Association has received support to care for and raise 20 children in especially difficult circumstances. The "Godmother" program not only provides timely material support to orphans who lack the love of their parents, but also helps improve their knowledge, life skills and encouragement to help them move towards a bright future.

Source: https://baothainguyen.vn/xa-hoi/202507/lan-toa-nhan-van-tu-phong-trao-me-do-dau-19b0ef3/