The Vietnamese community in Australia has donated 3,600 AUD in support of fishermen back in their home country at a charity night in Sydney on November 11.

The donation has been delivered to the club “For the beloved Hoang Sa and Truong Sa” set up by the Vu A Dinh Scholarship Fund.

Addressing the event, former Vice President Truong My Hoa, who is also Chairwoman of the Vu A Dinh Scholarship Fund, praised the Vietnamese community in Australia for their valuable support for the homeland.

She also informed that the Vu A Dinh Scholarship Fund has built two primary schools in Truong Sa island district with money raised by the “For the beloved Hoang Sa and Truong Sa” club.

Participants at the charity night suggested organising more fund raising activities such as cultural exchanges or art performances.-VNA