Vietnam Red Cross Society asked to raise more funds for the needy

The task was assigned at an artistic program, themed “Tet for the poor and victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin (AO)” hosted by the Vietnam Red Cross Society’s Central Committee on the evening of January 7 in Hanoi.

The program also saw the attendance of head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Mass Mobilization, Truong Thi Mai; President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Tran Thanh Man, former leaders of the Party, State, Vietnam Fatherland Front, international guests from International Red Cross and Crescent Societies, foreign diplomatic corps, United Nations’ bodies, and other international organizations operating in Vietnam.

President Quang presented rolls of honor to enterprises, domestic and international organizations in recognition of their active engagement in presenting Tet gifts to the poor and AO victims.

He thanked all-level Party committees, authorities, people from all walks of life, domestic and international organizations, individuals, enterprises and other benefactors for their good deeds for the needy and for their support for the Vietnam Red Cross Society’s humanitarian activities.

Emphasizing the Vietnamese precious tradition of mutual affection and love and mutual support, President Quang asked Party committees and authorities at all levels to boost their leadership over the service of humanity and to raise awareness of and responsibilities of cadres, Party members and people from all walks of life for humanitarian activities.

He also asked them to direct the enhanced role of the Vietnam red cross societies at all levels in making social policies, eliminating hunger, reducing poverty and realizing humanitarian programs.

He highly appreciated the Vietnam Red Cross Society’s initiative on annually hosting such “Strength of humanity” program to improve material and spiritual life of the needy.

As the Lunar New Year (Tet) of 2018 is coming, President Quang wished all cadres, members and volunteers of the Red Cross societies, domestic and international benefactors and people good health, happiness and success.

The 2018 “For the poor and AO/Dioxin victims” campaign targets to raise at least two million Tet gifts, which doubles that in 2017, for families of the poor, policy beneficiaries, AO/Dioxin victims to help them enjoy a happy traditional Tet.