World Vision International (WVI) has been awarded with the Friendship Order of the President of Vietnam for its active contributions to local poverty reduction and childcare.

Vu Xuan Hong, Chairman of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations, presented the Friendship Order to WVI President Kevin Jenkins on September 28.

World Vision International President Kevin Jenkins

In his speech, Hong appreciated WVI’s assistance to socio-economic development in Vietnam over the past three decades. He said his organization and authorized agencies will continue supporting the organization's activities in the country.

Kevin Jenkins said the Order reflects the long-lasting and sound relationship between the Vietnamese Government and WVI, adding that he hopes their cooperation will be enhanced in the future.

WVI is a US non-governmental organization that began operating in Vietnam before 1975 with emergency aid and community development activities. It has been licensed to work in such fields as food security, clean water and environmental hygiene, micro-finance and economic development, climate change response, education, child protection, and health care.

Over the last 30 years, it has mobilized USD 300 million for Vietnam and effectively carried out 47 development programs nationwide.

Source: VNA