The situation of Ha Thi Kim Ngan - Be Better Foundation

The situation of Ha Thi Kim Ngan

Kim Ngan grew up in particularly difficult and tragic circumstances. She lacked a mother’s affection from a very young age. Her father is no longer able to work as he has suffered from multiple illnesses and is partially paralyzed. The two of them live in a makeshift shelter on her paternal grandmother’s land, struggling day by day on a meager income. Nevertheless, Ngan remains steadfast in pursuing her dream of becoming a teacher. She believes that knowledge is the only path to changing her future and bringing a better life to her father.

Sponsorship start time: 2025
Status: Received help
Type of scholarship: Full tuition grant
Total funding to date: 7,882,000 VNĐ

Personal information

  • Ha Thi Kim Ngan (born in 2007).
  • Hieu Nhon Secondary and High School, Vung Liem District, Vinh Long Province.
  • Major in: Early Childhood Education, Dong Thap University (Associate Program).

Family situation

Kim Ngan’s life was marked by hardship from an early age. Her parents divorced when she was just two years old. After that, her mother moved away for work, started a new family, and left Ngan in the care of her father. Her mother later passed away from a stroke.

Despite poor health and partial paralysis in one arm and one leg, Ngan’s father still tries his best to remain mobile. He is unable to work and suffers from multiple illnesses, including diabetes, bronchitis, and a history of tuberculosis. Each month, he must rely on hospital-issued medication to survive. The family owns no farm and lives on her paternal grandmother’s property. Their livelihood depends mainly on a few coconut trees and a meager income that is far from enough to cover basic needs. Their house is run-down, and they frequently lack rice and food.

Even in such extreme poverty and misfortune, Ngan has never stopped dreaming of a better life. She holds a deep desire to study pedagogy at university and become a teacher, hoping to help other disadvantaged children. Ngan understands that education is the only path to changing her future, taking care of her father, and one day living a life filled with happiness.

Support from Be Better Foundation

  • Sponsorship covering 100% of tuition fees for vocational, college, or university education.
  • Career counseling, job orientation support, assistance with part-time employment, and participation in the Mentorship program – designed to provide education and mindset guidance for life readiness.
  • Conditions for Continued Support
    • Students must demonstrate consistent effort in their studies and in improving their personal circumstances.
    • The Be Better Foundation will conduct an annual review for the renewal of the “Change the Future” scholarship. This review aims to closely monitor and evaluate improvements in students’ personal, financial, and academic conditions. Continued support is contingent upon students showing measurable progress in their studies and personal lives, while also meeting the Foundation’s criteria.

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