February 21, 2024 | 20:43 (GMT+7)
Nearly USD 42 million raised to bring warm Tet to disadvantaged people
The Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS) said that its “Tet Nhan Ai” (Humane Tet) campaign raised over VND 1.03 trillion (nearly USD 42 million) to support 1.52 million disadvantaged people across the nation on the occasion of the lunar New Year (Tet) Festival 2024.
The VRCS Central Committee allocated as much as VND 13.32 billion in cash and 1.98 billion VND worth of essential items to the needy in 34 cities and provinces.
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A Tet fair held in Vinh Long province |
Besides the gifts, there were Tet fairs held as part of the campaign.
President of the VRCS Central Committee Bui Thi Hoa said thanks to the effective communications work, the event received enthusiastic response from the society, adding it was rolled out with an array of practical activities.
Source: VNA