The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) have presentedcertificates of merit to 52 international non-governmental organisations(INGOs) in Vietnam in recognition of their contributions to thecountry’s poverty reduction and sustainable development.
The presentation was made at an annual ceremony to honour INGOs hosted by VUFO in Hanoi on December 16.
Addressing the function, the third of its kind, VUFO Chairman Vu XuanHong said the operation of INGOs in Vietnam has also helped increasethe understanding and friendship between Vietnamese people and those inother countries.
At the same time, by informing thepublic and donors about their projects, INGOs have contributed togarnering more support for the country, he added.
Since 1991, Vietnam has set up relations with 900 INGOs.
To date, Vietnam has received a total support of over 3 billion USDfrom INGOs, which have conducted their activities in 63 cities andprovinces nationwide.
INGO-funded projects focus oneconomic development, health care, education, social issues, dealingwith post-war consequence, coping with climate change and disaster aidrelief.
Seventy-two INGOs have pledged 153 million USD for poverty reduction programmes in Vietnam in 2013.-VNA