Society

A blood donation event held as part of the launching of the Humanitarian Month 2018 in Hanoi (Photo: hanoimoi.com.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS) and its Hanoi chapter on April 28 launched the Humanitarian Month 2018, which was designed to last throughout May. VRCS President Nguyen Thi Xuan Thu said under the direction of the Party Central Committee, this is the first year the VRCS has piloted a humanitarian month in a number of cities and localities before making it a nationwide activity. Thu noted the launch of the month is aimed at promoting good deeds among the public and enhancing authorities’ sense of responsibility towards humanitarian activities, which will contribute to easing poverty and building a solidarity community. Hanoi was selected to be the first locality to launch the one-month campaign, followed by Ho Chi Minh City and others. At the launching ceremony, the Hanoi Red Cross Society presented 180 million VND (7,947 USD) of … [Read more...] about Vietnam Red Cross Society launches Humanitarian Month

Vietnam Red Cross Society staff deliver aid to locals in Thanh Hoa's Yen Dinh district (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Red Cross Society’s Central Committee has decided to offer urgent support to three flood-hit provinces of Thanh Hoa, Nghe An and Son La with a total funding of 420 million VND (18,000 USD). Along with sending its working teams to Thanh Hoa to perform support activities, the organisation also directed its chapters in the localities to coordinate with local administrations to help the affected locals. Initially, central Thanh Hoa province has handed over 30 million VND, over 3,300 packs of instant noodles, over 1,500 water bottles, 200 life vests to the needy in Thach Thanh, Yen Dinh, Vinh Loc, Cam Thuy and Ba Thuoc districts. Thanh Hoa has been seriously suffered by floods and landslides. Currently, landslides blocking road still make three districts of Quan Hoa, Quan Son and Muong Lat inaccessible. The disasters killed 9 people in Thanh Hoa. … [Read more...] about Vietnam Red Cross Society provides aid to flood-hit provinces

Czech visitors at the event (Source: VNA) Prague (VNA) – The Banan Festival 2018 held in Prague, the Czech Republic has shown Vietnamese youths are increasingly integrating into the host society. This is the third event of its kind organised in the country by Viet Up - an organisation of Vietnamese young people. Activities in the event are familiar to most Vietnamese people living in the Czech Republic, especially youths. It represents Vietnamese’s integration efforts, contributing to the development of the host country. The festival helped connect Vietnamese and local people, thus promoting mutual understanding between the two countries’ people. It also offered a chance for locals to explore business, professions and services that young Vietnamese people are pursuing in the Czech Republic, and get insights into Vietnam’s culture. In the framework of the programme, a photo exhibition on the Vietnamese community in the country was held. Nguyen Manh … [Read more...] about Vietnamese youths deeply integrate into Czech society

More than 30 non-profitable organisations, social businesses and universities in the locality joined hands in organising diverse activities during the day. (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – The Peace and Development Foundation and the Peace Committee of Ho Chi Minh City on October 13 jointly held the Day of Culture of Peace themed “For a non-violent society.” The event responded to the Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace and Non-Violence launched by the UNESCO. More than 30 non-profitable organisations, social businesses and universities in the locality joined hands in organising diverse activities, along with a seminar on a violence-free society and an art performance. Ton Nu Thi Ninh, Chairwoman of the foundation, expressed her hope that the event will help improve public awareness of building peace in a peaceful period. Huynh Minh Thien, President of the HCM City Union of Friendship Organisations, said the locality has organised a range of activities for … [Read more...] about HCM City gears toward violence-free society

At the gathering to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the Vietnam-US Society (Photo: thoidai.com.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – A gathering was held in Hanoi on October 17 to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the Vietnam-US Society (VUS).   VUS Chairman Nguyen Tam Chien reviewed the association’s establishment and development over the past 73 years. The association has carried out an array of cooperative and friendship activities to enhance mutual understanding between the two peoples. It has also maintained and expanded relations with more than 300 organisations and thousands of US friends and partners, Chien said. Since the two countries set up comprehensive partnership in 2013, the association has welcomed 125 US delegations with some 1,100 guests, who came to Vietnam to seek cooperative opportunities. In addition, various exchange activities have been organised by the association, including cultural exchanges, exhibitions, business exchange, and English language … [Read more...] about 73rd anniversary of Vietnam-US Society marked in Hanoi