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Single Mother’s 16-Year Struggle Supports Children’s Education

4/17/2026

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Wei Guiyun, a 40-year-old single mother from Qidong County, Hunan province, China, has drawn attention for 16 years of construction work to support her two children's education.
She began this job at age 24 and now carries 100 bags of cement daily, earning about 300 yuan (US$44).
The financial strain arose from her partner's lack of support.
The story highlights resilience required to educate her two children through such labor.

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Story summary

Wei Guiyun, a 40-year-old single mother from Qidong County, Hunan province, China, has drawn attention for 16 years of construction work to support her two children's education.
She began this job at age 24 and now carries 100 bags of cement daily, earning about 300 yuan (US$44).
The financial strain arose from her partner's lack of support.
The story highlights resilience required to educate her two children through such labor.