Crafting leather, creating dignity

August 05, 2025 - 20:13

From stitching leather to shaping lives, the Tôi Giỏi project is helping people with disabilities unlock their potential, earn a living and regain independence. Behind it, is the tireless effort of a former shoeshine boy, turning a simple idea into something that’s changing lives, one handmade product at a time.

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