The official, together with representatives of the “Stand Tall Vietnam” Milk Fund, handed over milk, scholarships, and gifts to 100 children whose parents are soldiers working to protect the country’s sea and island sovereignty.
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At the ceremony. Photo: plo.vn |
She also gave 50 gifts to social policy beneficiaries in Binh Dinh province on the day.
On this occasion, representatives from the National Fund for Vietnamese Children; the Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs; Vietnam Dairy Products JSC (Vinamilk); and the “Stand Tall Vietnam” Milk Fund presented 64,000 glasses of milk to primary school students in Phuoc Thang commune, Tuy Phuoc district.
These students also received free medical check-ups by doctors from Vinamilk’s Nutrition Counseling Center.
Since 2008, the “Stand Tall Vietnam” Milk Fund has given 33 million glasses of milk, worth nearly VND 140 billion (USD 6 million), to primary school students. This year, the fund is expected to buy over 1.5 million glasses of milk, valued at VND 10 billion (USD 432,220), to children in 23 cities and provinces.
The same day, President Thinh handed over VND 2 billion (USD 86,443) to 40 needy families – in Hoai Nhon, Phu My, Phu Cat, and Hoai An district – in order to help them build houses. The funding comes from Hung Thinh Corporation based in Ho Chi Minh City.
Source: VNA