Uncle Tu, the builder of compassion, constructs homes for the poor in Mekong Delta

Uncle Tu (left) carries wood from his boat to the riverbank to build houses for the poor. — nld.com.vn

CAN THO: For two decades, Truong Van Kiem and his team have built nearly 600 houses for the poor across the southwestern provinces of Vietnam.

In Tan Loc ward, Thot Not district, Can Tho city, he is affectionately known as 'Uncle Tu', a testament to his far-reaching impact.