Hanoi gives $190 each to near-poor households on 80th National Day
The total amount disbursed to households reached VND3.45 billion (US$131,000).
THE HANOI TIMES — The Hanoi authorities delivered VND5 million (US$190) for each of 690 families living in near poverty line on the weekend.
Representatives of the Hanoi Department of Agriculture and Environment presents support to a near-poor household in Chuyen My Commune. Photo: Tung Nguyen/The Hanoi Times
The move was part of serial activities commemorating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).
The total amount disbursed to households reached VND3.5 billion (US$132,480), using the Fund for the Poor at the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Hanoi.
Nguyen Van Tuan, a household representative in Chuyen My Commune, said that he was deeply moved and grateful for the attention from both the central government and the city.
The support a great source of encouragement, he said, adding that it would help his family strive to escape near-poor status.
To date, Hanoi no longer has poor households. The number of families living near poverty line accounts for only 0.04% of the city’s total.
The city has also completed the construction and renovation of houses for poor households and families facing difficult circumstances.
A poor family is defined as having a monthly per capita income below VND2 million ($76) in urban areas and below VND1.5 million ($57) in rural areas for the 2021–2025 period.
These households also lack access to three or more of 12 basic social service indicators such as healthcare, education, housing, clean water, sanitation, and access to information.
A family classified as near poor also has the same income threshold as a poor one. However, these households lack access to three or less of the 12 basic social service indicators.
