A blind father and a market vendor raise five children to university

Bà Đặng Thị An and her blind husband, ông Trần Xuân Tuyến, raised six children to success in Đắk Lăk, Vietnam.

Despite living in poverty and facing severe financial hardships, the couple prioritized education for all their children. Bà An worked as a market vendor, waking up as early as 3:30 a.m. to sell goods to fund the family and school fees.

The couple faced significant challenges, including living in a leaking thatched house and losing a large sum of money to a predatory lending scheme when their eldest daughter entered high school. Despite these setbacks, bà An refused to pull her children out of school.

She encouraged them to study so they could find professional careers and better lives. Ông Tuyến managed the children's studies by listening to them read aloud and testing their knowledge through oral questions to ensure they remained focused. Today, five of the children have graduated from university and established their own businesses in various fields, including tourism, construction, and fashion. The youngest daughter is currently in her final year of high school while managing her own online business.

The family received a commendation from the local district government in 2018 for their lifelong commitment to education.