Do The Tuan & Do The Hau

Tuan, a 25-year-old young man from Tam Xuan commune, was born with birth defects that affected both his physical and mental development. His father, disabled from a leg injury caused by a traffic accident, could only do light farm work. His brother, Hau, suffered from schizophrenia, often experiencing insomnia and seizures. Despite his struggles, Hau loved his family deeply and took care of Tuan as much as he could. Meanwhile, their mother, a former wartime volunteer now in her 60s, carried the heavy burden of caring for her entire family. Perhaps, the disabilities her sons faced were the consequence of her exposure to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War.
Everything changed when Tuan’s family joined Project Inclusion 1. Through the project, Tuan received in-home rehabilitation therapy. Hau and his father were provided with medical consultations and care by nurses and village health workers. The family was trained to support Tuan’s rehabilitation at home. To ensure his safety, we installed handrails in the toilet and bathroom.

Because of participating in Project Inclusion 1, Tuan's whole family has been revived. Tuan was rehabilitated by a technician at home. Hau and his father were consulted on and cared for by nurses and village health workers. The mother and brother were instructed to help Tuan practice more at home. Furthermore, to ensure Tuan's safety, our project installed handrails in the toilet and bathroom.
After 5 months of receiving the intervention, we are happy to see amazing changes in three members of Tuan's family. Tuan has improved mobility and is walking more stably. He doesn't fall as much as before. Tuan has became more outgoing. When we visited, he was so happy and even remembered all of our names!
​Tuan's brother, Hau, has became happier, is able to take good care of himself, and went to work as a hired hand and farm to help his parents. He feels happy that he can contribute to the family. The happiest one is the mother. With the project supporting her, the burden on her shoulders has been lifted. "I can only say thank you so much," she said through happy tears. ​