Particularly, under the instruction of the Quang Binh provincial Border Guard Command, missions of the Youth Union Chapter and Women’s Association have visited needy children in border areas and children in quarantine zones in the province.

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Presenting bicycles to needy children in Quang Binh province

During the event, the two missions presented 1,450 gifts, including moon-cakes, cookies, milk, star-shaped lanterns, bicycles, computers, smartphones and red scarves, worth VND 150 million in total, to local children. 

On the occasion, the Quang Binh provincial Border Command and other units also presented face-masks and hand sanitizer to local schools and 1,649 gifts, worth VND 200 million, to children whose parents are working in border guard units.

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COVID-19-infected children in Tien Giang-based Field Hospital No.3 receive Mid-autumn gifts.

In Tien Giang province, the Youth Union Chapter and Women’s Association of the provincial Border Guard Command have conducted a similar activity to bring a happy Mid-autumn atmosphere to COVID-19-infected children and children who are in Tien Giang-based Field Hospital No.3. During the event, delegates handed over 20 Mid-autumn gifts, including lanterns, mooncakes and milk, to the children.

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Needy children in Tan Ha commune are presented with gifts.

In Tay Ninh province, Tan Ha Border Post under the provincial Border Guard Command, in collaboration with the Youth Union Chapter of Tan Ha commune of Tan Chau district, gave 150 gifts to needy children in the commune. Gift packages included moon-cakes, star-shaped lanterns, milk, and candies, among others.

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Vietnam-Korea Businessmen and Investment Association (VKBIA) and volunteers hands over 800 Mid-autumn gifts to children from needy households.

On September 21, the Vietnam-Korea Businessmen and Investment Association (VKBIA) and volunteers handed over 800 Mid-autumn gifts to children from needy households and children, whose father or mother have passed away due to COVID-19, or who are infected with SARS-CoV-2 or undergoing quarantine in Ho Chi Minh City. 

Each gift package, including moon-cakes, lanterns, chocolate, milk, fruits and other necessities, was a great source of encouragement for children who are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Source: PANO/bienphong

Translated by Tran Hoai