tirelessly sowing a livelihood from a zero-dong classroom in the heart of Can Tho

8 years of free hair loss

The idea of free hair loss was initiated and implemented by Mr. Vung around 2017, with the desire to help people have neat hair. But then, the more he became attached to it, the more he became a regular in his life as a volunteer job.

Just like that, every week or every month, he and the main and supporting workers at his hair salon share to accompany volunteer groups to remote areas to get free hairpins. People who get their hair cut can be lonely elderly people, street lottery sellers, disabled uncles or students. All of them were taken care of by the craftsmen in the group, meticulously pruning their hair with all their hearts.

Because that is Mr. Vung's wish on each journey: "In 8 years, the group has cut hair for thousands of people in all provinces and cities in the West. Although it is free, we always put our heart into each pulling line, that is the craftsman's affection for customers".

With both heart and passion for the profession, Mr. Vung and the workers in the group always receive the love of the people and charitable organizations.

Coming with his children to get rid of hair for free, Mr. Phan Truong Nghia (Thoi Lai commune, Can Tho city) shared: "We are very grateful to the workers who have devoted themselves to cutting hair for the father and son. New hair is both neat and beautiful, after growing it, I feel more comfortable and confident.

Providing livelihoods for young people

Before becoming a professional craftsman and owning his own shop as it is now, Mr. Vung had a difficult time as a child, having to drop out of school early to make a living. Perhaps, from his understanding of difficult life, Mr. Vung has opened zero-dong vocational training courses for young people who are passionate but not qualified to study.

From these classes, many people have graduated and have stable jobs. Mr. Truong Tri Lam (Vinh Long province) expressed his happiness and gratitude: "After a period of studying and working, Mr. Vung accepted me as the main craftsman at the workshop. Thanks to that, I have a fairly stable life and income".

In addition to working at the shop, Mr. Lam also accompanies Mr. Vung and his colleagues on free hairpins. For Mr. Lam, each hair loss journey for 0 VND is not simply a skill training but also a desire to contribute his efforts to help life.

Also a student attending a free vocational class, Mr. Bui Duc Luan (Can Tho City) was happy to receive enthusiastic support from his teachers and colleagues in the past. Mr. Luan expressed that after leaving the profession, he will stay to help the shop for a while, as a way to repay the years of free vocational training.

Appreciating the contributions of Mr. Vung and his colleagues, Ms. Le Kim Xuyen - Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Thoi Lai commune, and also Chairwoman of the Women's Union of the commune (Can Tho city) - shared: "In the past time, the locality has received the enthusiastic support of you in social security activities. We highly appreciate this practical contribution and hope that in the coming time, Mr. Vung and volunteer organizations will continue to stand side by side with the locality to help those in difficult circumstances, spreading the spirit of humanity to more places.

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