Dong Nai City launches Humanitarian Month 2026

On May 7, the Dong Nai City Red Cross Society (DRCS) held a ceremony to launch Humanitarian Month 2026.

Nguyen Tan Phu, Vice Chairman of the City Fatherland Front Committee, speaks at the launching ceremony. Photo: Nga Son

Addressing the event, Nguyen Tan Phu, Vice Chairman of the City Fatherland Front Committee, emphasized that Humanitarian Month 2026 is taking place in a particularly significant context as Dong Nai has officially become the country’s seventh city. According to him, the city’s development should not only be measured by modern infrastructure projects and impressive economic growth figures, but also by cultural depth and humanitarian values.

Delegates attend the launching ceremony. Photo: Nga Son

Over recent years, the DRCS has not only affirmed its role as a professional humanitarian organization but has also become a trusted support network for disadvantaged and vulnerable people. Its activities have contributed to strengthening public confidence in the Party’s leadership and the State’s administration, while reflecting the humanitarian values of the country’s social framework.

Nguyen Tan Phu, Vice Chairman of the City Fatherland Front Committee, presents gifts and scholarships to disadvantaged students. Photo: Nga Son

Building on these achievements, Phu called on Party committees and local authorities at all levels to continue creating favorable conditions for Red Cross organizations to effectively fulfill their missions and further establish themselves as the center of humanitarian and charitable activities across the city.

He also urged Red Cross organizations to continue updating their operational methods and to move toward building sustainable humanitarian models, while accelerating digital transformation in humanitarian work to ensure greater transparency, professionalism, and efficiency.

Representatives of businesses, organizations, and individuals present symbolic donation boards in support of Humanitarian Month at the ceremony. Photo: Nga Son

The Standing Board of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Dong Nai City also called on agencies, organizations, businesses, and benefactors to continue accompanying the DRCS in providing practical livelihood support to help lonely elderly seniors, persons with disabilities, poor households, and disadvantaged residents improve their living conditions and achieve long-term stability.

Nguyen Tan Hung, Chairman of the DRCS, presents certificates of appreciation to organizations and individuals supporting Humanitarian Month. Photo: Nga Son

At the launching ceremony, the DRCS mobilized businesses to sponsor 30 scholarships, including essential goods and cash support worth VND1.5 million each, for disadvantaged students. A humanitarian market was also organized to support 200 underprivileged residents.

On this occasion, the DRCS received donations from businesses, organizations, and individuals. Meanwhile, grassroots Red Cross chapters, clubs, and affiliated associations also registered resource mobilization plans in support of Humanitarian Month.

Grassroots Red Cross chapters, clubs, and affiliated associations register resource mobilization plans for Humanitarian Month. Photo: Nga Son

Humanitarian Month takes place throughout May, with the peak campaign running from May 8 to May 19. During the campaign, the DRCS aims to mobilize more than VND5 billion to implement humanitarian activities and proactively meet emergency assistance needs in 2026.

Grassroots Red Cross branches have also been encouraged to provide sustainable livelihood support for poor households, targeting at least 5 households in each commune and ward, with a minimum assistance of VND5 million per household during 2026.

In addition, local Red Cross branches will organize Humanitarian Day activities and strive to complete at least two humanitarian projects or initiatives valued at VND80 million each. Citywide, the target is to mobilize around 4,000 units of blood.

By N. Son – Translated by M.Nguyet, Minho