Charity program benefits Vietnamese Cambodians

The Vietnam Red Cross Society’s chapter in the southern province of Tay Ninh has organized free health checkups for and delivered relief aid to about 500 poor Cambodians of the Vietnamese origin and Cambodians on August 11 and 12.

Support given to Vietnamese Cambodians in Kampong Chhnang

Tet gifts reach hands of poor overseas Vietnamese, Cambodians

Embassy supports Vietnamese Cambodians in Tonle Sap Lake

The charity event took place in Kampong Tralach district in Cambodia’s Kampong Chhnang province as part of people-to-people diplomatic activities between the two countries.

Gifts for needy households

Speaking at the event, Hy Nath, head of the Kampong Chhnang Red Cross association, thanked the Vietnamese side and praised the significance of the activity in boosting the Vietnam–Cambodia solidarity and traditional friendship.

According to Le Quang Trung, head of the Vietnam Red Cross Society’s Tay Ninh chapter, the total value of the medicine and aid was VND 240 million (USD 10,341).

Vo Van Na, 57, a Vietnamese-origin Cambodian living in Kampong Tralach, expressed his gratitude toward the assistance. He said the aid like rice, noodle, and sugar are very helpful for those who have just moved inland from their floating houses.

The Vietnamese-origin Cambodian community in Kampong Chhnang is facing a range of difficulties, especially during the implementation of the Cambodian Government’s policy to relocate families living in floating houses on Tonle Sap Lake.