07:10, 25/10/2014

Vinh Phuong Cooking Meetup Group: mutually helpful community

Over 3 years of operation, Vinh Phuong Commune Cooking Meetup Group has created work opportunities for many local women...

Over 3 years of operation, Vinh Phuong Commune Cooking Meetup Group has created work opportunities for many local women.

Founded in 2010 with initial 25 members, the group has gradually built its reputation and received orders for serving birthday, wedding parties and many other special occasions. Masters of ceremonies; audio and visual equipment;, chairs, tables, glasses and many other miscellaneous party items are also available for rental.

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Vinh Phuong Commune Cooking Meetup Group members are preparing for a party.

 

At first, its service aimed at disadvantaged families, helping them to save VND400,000/ table. When its reputation has been confirmed, the group has received orders from many other clients.

In addition, the group in cooperation with the Local Temple Management Board has prepared for parties at religious festivals every year.

Since its operation, the group has served over 100 events, creating work for 30 poor women with an extra income of VND1.5 million/ month each, says Nguyen Thi Go, Chairperson of Vinh Phuong Commune Women’s Association.

The group has been recognized for its effectiveness, helping rural women to earn more income during their free post-harvest period, according to Le Thi Mai Lien, Deputy Chairperson of Khanh Hoa Women’s Association.

Vietnam Women’s Association has just provided the group with kitchen utensils worth over VND118 million to raise its service quality.

The group has strived to expand its operation and set a target to raise its members’ monthly income to over VND3 million each for its sustainable development.

Therefore, its members need to learn more to enhance their culinary skills for better service quality, adds Nguyen Thi Tuyet, Chairperson of Vinh Phuong Commune.

Vinh Phuong Commune Cooking Meetup Group has provided a platform for rural women with a keen interest in cooking to get together and share experience, creating a mutually helpful community.

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