Vietnam Red Cross Society celebrates 70th anniversary
The Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS) hosted a ceremony in Hanoi on November 19 to celebrate its 70th founding anniversary (November 23).
Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Speaking at the event, VRCS Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Xuan Thu recalled that VRCS is Vietnam’s first professional humanitarian organisation in Vietnam.
The VRCS was founded on November 23, 1946 by President Ho Chi Minh, who was also its honorary president until his death in 1969.
On November 4, 1957, the VRCS was recognised as a member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), opening up a new charter in the development of ties with organisations in and outside the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
During the renovation period, the organisation has been active with many large-scale humanitarian initiatives. Since 2008, it has raised nearly 115 million USD for the needy. The campaign “New Year for the poor and Agent Orange victims” presents gifts worth 500 billion VND (22.7 million USD) to 1.8 million people each year.
The “cow bank” project, launched in 2010, has handed over around 20,000 cows to 20,000 households in 61 cities and provinces at a total cost of approximately 10 million USD.
Over the past decade, VRCS’s chapters have raised nearly 225 million USD, given support to 22.2 million disaster-hit victims, and collected 1 million units of blood each year in the voluntary blood donation campaign.
On the occasion, National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan presented Labour Order, second class, to the VRCS in recognition of its dedication to humanitarian cause.
It was the second time the VRCS has been honoured with the distinction.-VNA
You should also see
Cuban leaders appreciate Vietnam’s support, call for more investment
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang had a meeting with First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee and President of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel in Havana on April 15.
See more
Society
Dien Bien gears up for Dien Bien Phu victory celebration
The northwestern province of Dien Bien is installing a system of mega outdoor LED screens, each measuring 40-60 square metres, to serve the celebration of 70 years of Dien Bien Phu victory.
Society
Tien Giang maintains clean record in IUU fishing combat
The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang has seen successes in combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, with no violations by its fishing vessels reported since 2022.
Society
Vietnam needs 20-30 billion USD investment for universal clean water access
Vietnam will need to invest 20-30 billion USD on water supply and drainage to make sure that 100% of the population has access to clean water, according to experts.
Society
Soc Trang active in popularise anti-IUU fishing regulations
Authorities of the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang have coordinated closely to popularise regulations to prevent and combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing among the local fishermen.
Society
Government highlights innovation, creativity in foreign service information
The Government has issued a resolution regarding its action programme until 2030 to implement the Politburo’s conclusion on continuing to enhance the quality and efficiency of foreign service information in the new context.
