Happy Smile Quilling

Happy Smile Quilling

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🎋 THE STORY OF HAPPY SMILE QUILLING

Hello. I'm Hai, an advisor for the Happy Smile Quilling group. I used to work in the tourism industry and had the opportunity to travel with a group of Japanese guests from Saitama Prefecture. Twice a year, they would travel to Quang Nam, not for sightseeing, but to visit families with disabilities and Agent Orange victims in remote rural areas.

They brought these real-life stories back to Japan, wrote books to raise funds, and then used that money to return to Vietnam and build houses for families in need. Witnessing this journey of compassionate giving and interacting with many victims facing difficult lives and hearing their stories, one of the stories I heard was about a person who had given up on life due to self-consciousness about their imperfect body, not wanting to be a burden to their family.

🌱 A small question – opened up a great journey

During the COVID-19 pandemic (2020 – 2022), I received some sad news during a wellness check-in call with families of Agent Orange victims. In that moment, I knew I had to do something – no matter how small – that was truly meaningful.

I asked myself: "If they can't go to work like others, is there a gentle job they can do from home that would help them feel recognized and valued?"

And I chose paper quilling – a meticulous yet accessible craft that doesn't require commuting. With just patience and skillful hands, one can create beautiful products after about a month of training. I founded the first group in Hoi An, while also sending tools and teaching remotely via video to those who couldn't come to the workplace. On May 18, 2023, Happy Smile Quilling's small shop officially opened in the ancient town of Hoi An.

First difficulties & a significant turning point

After more than six months of operation, in December 2023, the number of European tourists in Hoi An increased sharply. However, the weather turned cold, and many of our disabled artisans in the countryside fell ill and couldn't complete products in time, leading to the shop running out of stock. That was the most worrying period for me. And it was then that I decided to:

  • 👉 Expand the model nationwide – not just in Quang Nam
  • 👉 Both teach the craft and purchase their products to ensure a long-term income for them

🌍 Happy Smile Quilling Today

Today, Happy Smile Quilling has members in many provinces across the country. Every product sold is not just a souvenir, but an opportunity for a person with a disability to continue believing in their own self-worth and earn an income for a better life. In the future, the group will continue to develop vocational training and sell products for disabled individuals, whether they are Agent Orange victims, have congenital disabilities, or were injured in accidents in other rural areas.

Thank you for reading this far. Thank you for supporting Happy Smile Quilling.

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