Huỳnh Thiên Phúc

Phúc’s story is one of a family bravely facing multiple challenges. A third-grade student at Phương Phú 2 Primary School, Phúc lives with his father and older brother. His parents divorced when he was only 2, leaving his father to fulfill both parental roles.

The family is classified as poor, lacking agricultural land and relying on day labor for income – approximately 455,000 VND (about $19) per person per month. Phúc’s father suffers from chronic gastric pain, managing with over-the-counter medications and occasional free medication from the local health station.

Despite these difficulties, Phúc and his brother assist their father by cooking meals and supplementing the family income through selling snails.