A disabled man in Can Tho Province has been honoured at the annual Kova Prize for his efforts in mending local roads. The Kova Prize was set up by former Vice State President Nguyen Thi Binh and Chairman of Kova Paint Group Nguyen Thi Hoe in 2002. It is held annually to honour individuals and groups who have made significant contributions in the fields of science, education, charities, and other areas. 51-year-old Nguyen Hong Dan rides a cart to carry cement and gravel for mending roads “We’re not concerned about us being recognised personally, its more about the fact that our efforts have been noticed. I mend the roads to make it safer and more convenient for everyone. I do not wish for anything,” he said. Dan also revealed that the award may worth VND20m (USD862). He will give his wife the money to expand their business as a small trader so that he can focus on mending the roads. Four years ago, Dan’s children went to Binh Duong Province to find jobs at factories. Both Dan and his wife also came to Binh Duong along with their children. While travelling and selling lotto tickets for a living, Dan realised that there were many potholes on the roads which led to various accidents. Dan mends the roads When his family moved to Rach Gia City in Kien Giang Province, he kept on selling lotto tickets and filling the potholes despite the disabled leg. He even bought a cart to carry… [Read full story]
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