A night of performances to raise money for anti-drowning programmes inVietnam was recently co-organised by the Vietnamese Consulate Generaland the Rotary Club of Hillarys in the Australian city of Perth.
Addressing the event, Club President David Siddallnoted that Vietnamese children are prone to drowning accidents, withthe average rate of deaths by drowning standing at 10children a day.
The performances aimed to raisedonations for Vietnamese swimming teachers to take refresher courses inAustralia, the president explained.
Consul GeneralLe Viet Duyen highlighted the initiative in organising the event,handing a 1,000 AUD cheque donated by one overseas Vietnameseentrepreneur in Perth city over to the Australian club.
A combined collection of 2,000 AUD was made in total through variousactivities, including traditional Vietnamese dances and an auction ofsouvenirs.
The club has worked together with theAustswim and Swim Vietnam organisations to hold training for Vietnameseswimming teachers and has also raised money to provide wheelchairs toVietnamese children with disabilities.
The programmes so far have helped train four Vietnamese swimming teachers in accordance with Australian standards.-VNA
Addressing the event, Club President David Siddallnoted that Vietnamese children are prone to drowning accidents, withthe average rate of deaths by drowning standing at 10children a day.
The performances aimed to raisedonations for Vietnamese swimming teachers to take refresher courses inAustralia, the president explained.
Consul GeneralLe Viet Duyen highlighted the initiative in organising the event,handing a 1,000 AUD cheque donated by one overseas Vietnameseentrepreneur in Perth city over to the Australian club.
A combined collection of 2,000 AUD was made in total through variousactivities, including traditional Vietnamese dances and an auction ofsouvenirs.
The club has worked together with theAustswim and Swim Vietnam organisations to hold training for Vietnameseswimming teachers and has also raised money to provide wheelchairs toVietnamese children with disabilities.
The programmes so far have helped train four Vietnamese swimming teachers in accordance with Australian standards.-VNA
