Together with cities and provinces nationwide, Khanh Hoa is organizing many practical activities to mark the 2019 Humanitarian Month in May...
Together with cities and provinces nationwide, Khanh Hoa is organizing many practical activities to mark the 2019 Humanitarian Month in May.
Le Van Hoa, Chairman of Khanh Hoa Red Cross says under the policy of the Secretariat of the Central Committee of the Communist Party, in 2018, May was designated as Humanitarian Month implemented in some cities and provinces nationwide.
The total value of the mobilization in the Humanitarian Month 2018 was more than VND244 billion, assisting 626,000 people in need. In 2019, Humanitarian Month continues to be expanded throughout the nation.
The event is designed to promote good deeds among the public and enhance authorities’ awareness of humanitarian activities committed to confirming Vietnam's responsibility and determination in implementing the Millennium Development Goals.
This year’s Humanitarian Month themed “Connecting, Sharing, and Expanding” will focus on financial aid for the disadvantaged to improve their livelihood, housing and business expansion; free health checks and medication; gifts and relief for the injured and children in need; humanitarian blood donation mobilization, first aid training; disaster prevention and preparedness; disaster prevention and response rehearsal 2019, etc.
Under the program launched by the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS), Khanh Hoa Red Cross will cooperate with local agencies and benefactors inside and outside Khanh Hoa Province to organize many charity activities. Specifically, free medical check-ups and medication will be given to some 3,000 people, 15 cows will be offered to disadvantaged families; and 10 blood donation drives are expected to be held, collecting estimated 1,700 units of blood.
Besides, Khanh Hoa Red Cross will open 4 rescue and first aid classes for companies and enterprises; offer 1,100 gifts to poor families; 3,000 lifejackets to students in coastal areas; and mobilize funding for the construction of 9 houses for natural disaster-affected residents.
Thao Ly
Translated by N.T
