Meet Pham Thi Truc Ha!
Ha is the third of four siblings. Her father, an illiterate construction worker, often turns to alcohol to cope with life’s hardships, while her mother sells lottery tickets on the streets to support the family. At the age of five, Ha and her two older sisters were brought to Mai’s Home for safety and care; their youngest sister joined a year later.
Quiet yet strong and honest, Ha expresses herself through the gentle art of crochet, which she deeply enjoys.
| Ha's information | |
| Correspondence Language: | Vietnamese |
| School Grade | 6 |
| School Performance: | Average |
| Family Duties | Cleaning Running Errands |
| Hobbies and Sport | Swimming Doing Crochet |
| Guardians | Mother and Father |
| Marital Status of Parents: | Never Married |
| Natural parents are living together | Yes |
| Child is living with parent/guardian | No |
| Father/Male Guardian Employment: | Construction worker |
| Mother/Female Guardian Employment: | Selling lottery tickets on the street |
| Number of Siblings: | 3 |
In major industrial zones of Binh Duong province, many children of low-income migrant workers live in vulnerable conditions. These families have migrated from rural areas in search of factory jobs, bringing their children along due to lack of support back home. While the parents work long hours in factories, often from early morning until late at night, the children are left behind in cramped, low-cost rental rooms. Many of them do not attend school and spend their days unsupervised. Some children are forced to work, such as selling lottery tickets on the streets, to help support their families. This lack of access to education and safe environments places these children at high risk of neglect, exploitation, and long-term developmental challenges.
