June 19, 2023 | 21:30 (GMT+7)
Nearly 836 billion VND raised, over 1 million aided in national humanitarian month
Close to 836 billion VND (35.53 million USD) were donated and more than 1.16 million needy people were aided in May – the National Humanitarian Month this year.
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At the May 15 launch of a program to raise funds for poor children and those with disabilities, as part of the National Humanitarian Month
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The figures were 11 times and 2.08 times higher than the set targets, respectively.
According to the Central Committee of Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS), the 2023 program saw the participation of many organizations, individuals, businesses, and benefactors, mobilizing the biggest amount of financial donations and helping the highest number of vulnerable people among all editions to date.
Themed “From our heart - Joining hands in building humanitarian community,” the peak period of the month was from May 8-19, with various activities taking place nationwide.
The program was fist held by the VRCS in 2018. So far, it has raised nearly 3 billion VND and supported 5.4 million people in need.
Source: VNA