More aid sent to disaster-affected people in Vietnam

At the reception ceremony. Photo: dangcongsan.vn

The Panko Vina Company in southern Binh Duong province donated VND 500 million (USD 22,010), while the Panko Tam Thang Company in Central Quang Nam province provided 100,000 T-shirts.

The Northern provinces of Hoa Binh and Yen Bai will receive VND 200 million and 40,000 T-shirts each, and the Central province of Thanh Hoa will be presented with VND 100 million and 20,000 T-shirts.

President of the RoK-Vietnam Friendship Association Choi Young Joo expressed his hope that these gifts will help locals in disaster-hit areas surmount flood consequences.

On November 26, the General Union of Vietnamese in France (UGVF) hosted a meal as part of the “Bridge of Love” program to raise funds for people affected by floods in Thach Dinh and Thach Lam communes of Thanh Hoa province.

More than 70 overseas Vietnamese and French people raised some VND 100 million (USD 4,402) at the meal.

Currently, the “Bridge of Love” program is implementing two projects. The first project aims to provide 100 long-term scholarships for students in Lai Chau and Tien Giang provinces, while the second looks to raise funds to buy water purifiers for island soldiers.

The UGVF also plans to establish a rehabilitation center for children with disabilities in Huong Son district of Ha Tinh province.

Source: VNA