Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRC) and the Red Cross Society of China (ECSC) have signed an agreement on a cooperation project worth 1.5 million CNY (223,400 USD) in support for activities to build safe communities in Vietnam. The agreement was inked during talks between VRC President Nguyen Thi Xuan Thu and visiting ECSC Vice President Wang Haijing in Hanoi on March 26. At the talks, Thu spoke highly of the Chinese organisation’s coordination with and support for the Vietnamese side’s activities. She expressed her hope that both sides will maintain discussion to boost coordination in red cross work and humanitarian activities. Wang Haijing suggested the two societies continue collaborating in delivering emergency relief, increasing income of people in underprivileged areas, and supporting children with disabilities. The host shared that Vietnam is striving to build 10 safe communities in areas vulnerable to … [Read more...] about Red Cross Societies of Vietnam, China step up cooperation
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Red Cross Society calls for organ donation registration
Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Hanoi Red Cross Association has called on staff members of its units across the city to register as organ donors in a move to popularise the value of humanitarian organ donation in the community. At the launching ceremony on February 18, the association’s chairman Nguyen Sy Truong cited the Ministry of Health’s information that since the first organ transplant in Vietnam in 1992, the number of such cases has remained low. Meanwhile, the number of patients waiting for donated tissues and organs is growing fast, he said, adding that only a few of them have had the opportunity to receive organ transplants due to the scarcity of donors in the country. Registering to donate organs after death will help bring life to patients and create a humane society, Truong said, expressing his hope that the call will receive widespread support from Red Cross workers and the public. In the programme, units of the … [Read more...] about Red Cross Society calls for organ donation registration
Vietnam Red Cross camp to take place this August
Scene at the press conference on the Red Cross camp (Photo: baonhandao.vn) Hanoi (VNA) - The fifth nationwide Red Cross camp, which runs every five years, will gather 511 members and volunteers during its three-day course starting August 2 in the Mekong Delta province of Can Tho. The camp will also see the participation of visiting delegations from the national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies of China, Japan, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, and Malaysia. Themed “Red Cross Members and Youths: Act for Community”, the event will be organised by the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VNRC) in collaboration with the Vietnam Youth Union and the Ministry of Education and Training. It will feature communal activities and a skills competition in first aid, public communications, and folk dancing. Seminars on voluntary activities in climate change response and clean water provision will also take place as part of the event. The camp aims to honour the outstanding … [Read more...] about Vietnam Red Cross camp to take place this August
Việt Nam celebrates Int’l Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
Members of the Việt Nam Red Cross take part in a contest on the NGO’s humanitarian activities at an event to celebrate the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in HCM City May 5. Photo Thu HằngViet Nam News HCM CITY— Nearly 800 HCM City officials and members and volunteers of the Việt Nam Red Cross Society took part in the annual celebration of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement held on May 5. On May 8 celebrations are held around the world to commemorate the birthday of the NGO’s founder, Henry Dunant. The theme of this year is the dedication, bravery and achievements of all volunteers and staff, whose life-saving and life-changing services ensure that we keep our commitment to humanity, Gianni Volpin, the International Committee of the Red Cross’s representative in Việt Nam, said. Every year millions of Red Cross and Red Crescent volunteers and staff around the world are able to reach more than … [Read more...] about Việt Nam celebrates Int’l Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
Red Cross sets up foodbank for the poor
A charity project named Foodbank Vietnam has been launched, aiming to reduce food waste and help the poor. The project was carried out under the co-operation between Vietnam Council of the Red Cross (VCRC), the Youth Social Welfare Centre and several food companies. Volunteers of Foodbank Vietnam offer 100 bowls of soup for the homeless in HCM City on January 20 According to statistics by the Food and Agriculture Organisation, hunger is still one of the most urgent development challenges although the world is producing more than enough food. One-third of food produced for human consumption, amounting to around 1.3 billion tonnes, is lost or wasted every year, causing a loss of around USD940 billion. However, up to 800 million people around the world still face hunger so the foodbank model is common worldwide. Nguyen Tuan Khoi, vice chairman of VCRC, cited a survey on 4,000 households in eight Asian countries by Electrolux as saying that Vietnam ranked second in … [Read more...] about Red Cross sets up foodbank for the poor
Red Cross sets up Foodbank Việt Nam to feed indigents
HCM CITY — A charity organisation called Foodbank Việt Nam was launched on Saturday to distribute food to deprived people and reduce food wastage. Foodbank is a programme by the Việt Nam Council of the Red Cross in collaboration with the Youth Social Welfare Centre, C.P. Việt Nam Livestock Corporation, and DSF Việt Nam Co.Ltd. It operates along the lines of food banks around the world, soliciting donation of food from companies and organisations and handing over whatever it gets to needy people. To start with, Foodbank Việt Nam is providing free food to 10 social welfare centres and shelters in HCM City. It will soon expand throughout the country. It also plans to set up a chain of standard food stalls which will sell to poor and disadvantaged people at low prices. There will be activities to educate people about not wasting food. According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation, hunger is still one of the most urgent development challenges … [Read more...] about Red Cross sets up Foodbank Việt Nam to feed indigents
Vietnam, China Red Cross Societies intensify cooperation
The consensus was reached during a meeting between VRCS President Nguyen Thi Xuan Thu and RCSC President Chen Zhu in Hanoi on January 18.The two sides encouraged their chapters in cities and provinces sharing the border line to set up cooperative ties and increase the exchange of experience in carrying out activities for youths and volunteers. Chen Zhu, who is also Vice Chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee of China and Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, expressed his hope that the two sides will continue to join hands in developing projects and mobilising more resources, contributing to easing difficulties facing vulnerable groups in Asia. The RCSC will try to provide more financial aid to its Vietnamese counterpart and continue to help the society implement humanitarian and training projects, as well as community activities in Vietnam through concrete cooperation agreements, he said. In the … [Read more...] about Vietnam, China Red Cross Societies intensify cooperation
Vietnam Red Cross Society asked to raise more funds for the needy
The task was assignedat an artistic program, themed “Tet for the poor and victims of AgentOrange/Dioxin (AO)” hosted by the Vietnam Red Cross Society’s Central Committee on the evening of January 7 in Hanoi. Theprogram also saw the attendance of head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for MassMobilization, Truong Thi Mai; President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front CentralCommittee Tran Thanh Man, former leaders of the Party, State, VietnamFatherland Front, international guests from International Red Cross and CrescentSocieties, foreign diplomatic corps, United Nations’ bodies, and otherinternational organizations operating in Vietnam. President Quangpresented rolls of honor to enterprises, domestic and internationalorganizations in recognition of their active engagement in presenting Tet giftsto the poor and AO victims. He thanked all-levelParty committees, authorities, people from all walks of life, domestic andinternational … [Read more...] about Vietnam Red Cross Society asked to raise more funds for the needy
Red Cross Society urged to renew to further support for disadvantaged people
President Tran Dai Quang (second from left) at the charity art event. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – President Tran Dai Quang asked the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS) to improve communication work and renew way of working in order to mobilise more support for disadvantaged groups while attending a charity art performance held in Hanoi on January 7. Social security policy and humanitarian activities have been among top priorities of the Party and State for years, President Quang said in his speech, highlighting efforts made by the VRCS to promote charity campaigns to take care of the poor, natural calamity victims and other vulnerable and disadvantaged groups in society. He singled out the “Cow Bank” project and the campaign “Tet for the poor and AO victims” as examples of standout initiatives of the organisation to help the needy. The President thanked individuals, organisations, enterprises and benefactors both inside and outside the countries for … [Read more...] about Red Cross Society urged to renew to further support for disadvantaged people
Vietnam Red Cross Society hosts Lunar New Year charity program
Launched in 1999, the program has become popular in society. Over the past 5 years, the Society has donated 10 million Tet gifts worth nearly US$148 million to the needy people. President Tran Dai Quang praised the Society’s initiative and achievements, saying that the Vietnamese Party and State considers humanitarian policy implementation an important task. He suggested “The Vietnam Red Cross Society needs to continue reform its operation and build a stronger organization to play a core role in humanitarian work for the poor and disadvantaged in remote, mountainous, and island areas.The Society needs to organize more widespread programs and movements to help needy people, contributing to implementing the Party and State’s welfare policy and activities of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.”At the program, the Vietnam Red Cross Society and the National Humanitarian Information Portal 1400 launched a SMS campaign by texting TET and … [Read more...] about Vietnam Red Cross Society hosts Lunar New Year charity program