Humanitarian month kicks off in Dong Nai

10:05, 08/05/2020

(ĐN)- Dong Nai Red Cross Association launched a humanitarian month on May 8 in response to World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day (May 8) and mark late President Ho Chi Minh's birthday on (May 19).

 

(ĐN)- Dong Nai Red Cross Association launched a humanitarian month on May 8 in response to World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day (May 8) and mark late President Ho Chi Minh’s birthday on (May 19).

Presenting gifts to needy people
Presenting gifts to needy people.

At the launch ceremony, the organizers presented 200 gifts worth VND450,000 each to policy families, revolutionary contributors, AO/dioxin victims, lottery sellers and poor laborers in Bien Hoa city.

On this occasion, the association also handed VND1 million each to 20 state employees from disadvantaged backgrounds and suffering fatal diseases, 20 poor studious students, and 30 patients who are being treated at Thong Nhat General Hospital.

During this month, the association will provide free medical check-ups and medicines, present gifts, award scholarships with a total cost of over VND1.5 billion.

Reported V.T