Society

500 wheelchairs presented to the disabled in Quang Binh

The association for support of the disabled and orphans of Quang Binh and the US organisation Giving It Back to Kids presented 500 wheelchairs to locals with disabilities in the central province on December 1.
500 wheelchairs presented to the disabled in Quang Binh ảnh 1500 wheelchairs presented to locals with disabilities in Quang Binh (Photo: VNA)

Quang Binh (VNA) – The association for support of the disabled and orphans of Quang Binhand the US organisation Giving It Back to Kids presented 500 wheelchairs to localswith disabilities in the central province on December 1.

This was part ofactivities to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December3).

Mai Xuan Thu,President of the Quang Binh association for support of the disabled and orphanssaid that the province is home to 45,000 people with disabilities. Thewheelchairs are useful to the disabled in their daily activities, easing theirdifficulties and helping them become better integrated into the society, hesaid.

In this programme,Quang Ninh, Bo Trach districts and Ba Don town received 35 wheelchairs each,while Quang Trach, Le Thuy and Tuyen Hoa districts each got 40. Minh Hoa districtwas given 25 wheelchairs, Dong Hoi city got 22 and the provincial associationof former volunteer youngsters had 15.

Ha Quang Hieu, directorof the wheelchair programme of the Giving It Back to Kids, said that since2016, the organisation presented more than 1,500 wheelchairs to the needy inQuang Binh.-VNA
VNA
#Giving It Back to Kids #wheelchairs #International Day of Persons with Disabilities #Quang Binh #people with disabilities #Vietnam #Vietnam news #Vietnam News Agency Quang Binh
Follow VietnamPlus

Related News

Multiple activities to be held for the disabled

Multiple activities to be held for the disabled

The annual “One heart – One world” exchange programme is scheduled to take place on April 16, aiming to raise funds for people with disabilities, orphans and those in difficult circumstances nationwide.
Quang Nam Red Cross raises funds for social security

Quang Nam Red Cross raises funds for social security

The Red Cross Society (RCS) chapters in the central province of Quang Nam have raised over 101.6 billion VND (4.51 million USD) from the public since early this year to implement humanitarian programmes, contributing to ensuring social security in the locality.

See more

Bounthong Chitmany, Politburo member, Permanent Member of the Secretariat of the LPRP Central Committee, and Vice President of Laos, grants an interview to the VNA. (Photo: VNA)

VNA strengthens Vietnam-Laos relationship through media cooperation

The VNA bureau, along with other Vietnamese media agencies operating in Laos, plays a key role in disseminating the policies and laws of both countries to the international community. This effort helps to not only attract foreign investment for mutual development but also reinforce the deep-rooted ties between the two countries.

Candidates at a Vietnamese proficiency test. (Photo: VNA)

Language test helps promote Vietnamese in Japan

Contestants included university students majoring in Vietnamese, translators, and professionals working in Vietnamese-related fields, as well as those with a keen interest in Vietnam, its people, and especially its cuisine.

About 90-100% of labourers in Bac Giang province come back to work after Tet holiday. (Photo: VNA)

Labour market to see changes in key industries

In order to make up for the shortages caused by resignations or job changes in the last months of the year, businesses typically hire extra employees. For job seekers, particularly those with specialised talents or experience, the labour market is now opening up a wide range of choices.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung (left) and head of the Vietnamese delegation Phan Thi Minh Giang at the conference. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam actively contributes to GCM review conference

Deputy Director of the Consular Department Phan Thi Minh Giang highlighted Vietnam’s achievements in three key areas: refining migration policies and laws, improving data collection, and enhancing international cooperation for safe and legal migration channels.