
When the government announced a plan to build homes on dry land for thousands of Vietnamese boat people, for many families it was a dream come true: a road out of a tough life. But some challenges came ashore with them. Many families faced little alternative if they wanted to survive but to send their children out to work, despite the risks of all sorts of abuse and exploitation. Now TUI Care Foundation and Plan International are working together to provide disadvantaged young people and their families in Hue City with a way out of the poverty trap. They aim to set young people on the path to rewarding careers through vocational training and experience, while their families receive support to help them manage their money and keep their younger children in school.