Nearly 836 billion VND raised, over 1 million aided in national humanitarian month

19/06/2023 19:58

Close to 836 billion VND (35.53 million USD) were donated and more than 1.16 million needy people were aided in May – the National Humanitarian Month this year.

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At the May 15 launch of a programme to raise funds for poor children and those with disabilities, as part of the Humanitarian Month.

Hanoi (VNA) – Close to 836 billion VND (35.53 million USD) were donated and more than 1.16 million needy people were aided in May – the National Humanitarian Month this year.

The figures were 11 times and 2.08 times higher than the set targets, respectively.

According to the Central Committee of Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS), the 2023 programme saw the participation of many organisations, individuals, businesses, and benefactors, mobilising the biggest amount of financial donations and helping the highest number of vulnerable people among all editions to date.

Themed “From our heart – Joining hands in building humanitarian community,” the peak period of the month was from May 8-19, with various activities taking place nationwide.

The programme was fist held by the VRCS in 2018. So far, it has raised nearly 3 billion VND and supported 5.4 million people in need./.

VNA