When highland women do business

Cinnamon growing model of women in Dai Duc commune (Tien Yen district). Photo: Tran Tam.

The economic models implemented by ethnic minority women are also diverse and rich, from cultivation, animal husbandry, processing, aquaculture to various types of business. The highlight is that the models all promote household autonomy, in which women have clearly demonstrated their role and position, from changing their awareness in the way of doing things to proactively mobilizing their husbands, children, and family members to actively and boldly invest capital, apply science and technology, and information technology in economic development activities. The determination, daring to think, daring to do, and daring to face failure are also things that are highly appreciated by women.

Image of Dao women (Ba Che district) by the fire. Photo: Pham Hoc

In Ba Che, where 80% of the population is ethnic minorities, mobilizing and supporting women to develop the economy and reduce poverty sustainably is one of the key tasks of women's unions at all levels. To improve the lives of women in the whole district, the Ba Che District Women's Union has transferred science and technology, provided preferential capital, especially mobilized and supported members and women to implement economic models associated with the development of OCOP products. Thereby, not only creating conditions for women to escape poverty but also contributing to building and affirming the brand of local products. In addition, the District Women's Union always listens to and creates conditions for the legitimate needs of members in production and business.

Ms. Lan Thi Thu, President of the Women's Union of Ba Che District: With the encouragement of the Women's Union at all levels, ethnic minority women are very bold in doing business. From small to large models, women are enthusiastic about learning about farming techniques and experiences, and boldly borrowing capital to do business.

People in Huc Dong commune (Binh Lieu district) are busy drying vermicelli when the production season begins. Photo: Duy Khoa

On the basis of closely following the province's key economic programs, the Women's Union at all levels in the province has mobilized cadres, members, and women to build economic development models, focusing on building effective economic models to propagate and replicate in the families of ethnic minority women members. Through Savings and Loan Groups, many women have boldly stood up to do business and escape poverty.

Ms. Ly Thi Mai, Hai Lang commune (Tien Yen district) shared: Previously, we only raised a few hundred chickens, but with the support of a loan from the Social Policy Bank through the Women's Union of the commune as a bridge, my family has increased the flock to 1,000 chickens.

Continuing to implement Project 8 on "Implementing gender equality and solving urgent issues for women and children", in 2024, the Women's Unions at all levels in the province actively carried out activities to support women in economic development, mainly focusing on implementing loan entrustment activities, creating conditions for female members in need of loans to solve employment. From the beginning of 2025 to now, the Women's Unions at all levels have coordinated to disburse entrusted loans through the Social Policy Bank up to over 142 billion VND to 1,781 borrowers. Grasping the vocational training needs of female members, the Unions at all levels also coordinated with specialized agencies to organize many training courses, vocational training, transfer of science and technology in animal husbandry, cultivation, and job referrals.

It can be seen that the economic development of Quang Ninh women today is not only the effort of each individual but also the close companionship of the Women's Union at all levels. From supporting loans, vocational training, transferring science and technology to connecting markets, building product brands, the Women's Union at all levels has become a solid support, helping women boldly start businesses, develop the economy, and increase income.

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