Ky Ha commune started implementing the new rural development movement in 2017. With a democratic principle, Head of Bac Ha village Mai Xuân Hồ has encouraged and gathered opinions of locals in all community works. For him, the consensus is a prerequisite, so he has organized many gatherings for the advocacy work and collection of public opinions.

As a parishioner of Quy Hoa parish of Ha Tinh Diocese, he has received supports from the parish’s management board in all community projects, including his effort in encouraging locals to support and make practical contributions for infrastructure development in the village.

In enlarging the main village road from 3m wide to 6m wide, the village head has successfully encouraged the families alongside the road to donate land make clearance of the road enlargement. From the first households, including Mr. Trần Ổn’s family who donated 20m2 of land and fence valued at 35 million VND and Mr. Hoàng Thu’s household who offered 25m2 of land and 30 trees, then all 22 families alongside the road agreed to donate land for the road enlargement.

 Villagers of Bac Ha enlarge and improve village road

In 2018, Bac Ha village built 2.7km of concrete road and planted flowers and installed a light system along the road at the cost of 500 million VND, of which locals made a voluntary contribution of 350 million VND, the rest (150 million VND) came from the state budget.

So far, all infrastructures in the village have been upgraded with 100% of village roads having light and sewerage systems installed.

For near ten years serving as the village head Mr. Mai Xuân Hồ has earned respect and trust amongst from local villagers by his dedication and determination. Under his leadership of responsibility and enthusiasm, Bac Ha has become a pioneering village in implementing programs and movements launched for community development in rural areas.

 Village head Mai Xuân Hồ receives a cultural title awarded to Bac Ha village in 2019

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