April 13, 2017 | 21:25 (GMT+7)
Over VND 16.5 billion raised for disabled people
More than VND 16.5 billion (USD 727,980) was raised at an art program held in Hanoi on April 12 to support people with disabilities and orphans.
The “One heart – One world” program was organized by the Association for the Support of Vietnamese Handicapped and Orphans (ASVHO) and the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs.
12th “One heart – One world” program. Photo: molisa.gov.vn
The annual event is to raise money for activities to improve quality of life for people with disabilities and orphans.
Established in April 1992, the ASVHO aims to protect the legitimate rights and interests of disabled people and orphans.
It has raised more than VND 2.5 trillion (USD 110.3 million) and received VND 268.2 billion (USD 11.8 million) from the State budget to assist the disabled and poor with orthopedic surgery and rehabilitation, cataract surgery, vocational training, and wheelchairs and bicycles.
The association has supported some 9.8 million handicapped people and orphans across the country.
Source: VNA