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Empowering Physically Disabled People in Vietnam: A Successful Microenterprise Model

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  • June Alexander

    (Disability and Community Inclusion Unit, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA 5042, Australia)

  • Claire Hutchinson

    (Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA 5042, Australia)

  • Greg Carey

    (Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA 5042, Australia
    College of Education, Psychology and Social Work, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA 5042, Australia)

Abstract

Background: Disabled people in Vietnam are some of the most vulnerable to disadvantage. Employment involving microenterprises can provide economic empowerment and wealth generation. This qualitative study aims to address a gap in the literature regarding the establishment of microenterprises for physically disabled people in Vietnam. Method: Semi-structured interviews were undertaken with seven physically disabled individuals, including the founder and Director of ‘Company of Grace’ a non-governmental organisation with a mission to support physically disabled people in establishing their own microenterprises. Company of Grace (COG) supported six entrepreneurs in establishing microenterprises that provided English language instruction to school-aged children after regular school hours. Data were analysed utilising a framework that improves the probability of entrepreneurial success in developing countries. This framework aided in examining the approach of establishing microenterprises by the non-government organisation. Results: The physically disabled entrepreneurs reported earnings above average wages and feeling empowered by participating in the microenterprises. These feelings of empowerment were reportedly associated with greater independence, increased self-efficacy and confidence in planning for their futures. Conclusion: Microenterprises, exemplified by COG’s model, empowered disabled individuals to teach English, enhanced student engagement and fostered confidence and economic self-sufficiency among disabled entrepreneurs, thereby making a notable contribution to entrepreneurship for disability inclusion.

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  • June Alexander & Claire Hutchinson & Greg Carey, 2024. "Empowering Physically Disabled People in Vietnam: A Successful Microenterprise Model," Disabilities, MDPI, vol. 4(1), pages 1-17, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jdisab:v:4:y:2024:i:1:p:9-143:d:1339642
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