Nghe An province receives international aid for households hit by Storm Wipha
The Nghe An provincial People’s Committee has approved an international non-refundable aid project to help 900 poor, near-poor and vulnerable households recovering from the severe impacts of Storm No. 3, internationally known as storm Wipha.
The project, funded by Stichting Oxfam NOVIB (Oxfam NOVIB) in Vietnam, will be implemented through December 31, 2025.
Under the project, 900 households in six communes - My Ly, Muong Xen, Nhon Mai, Huu Khuong, Tuong Duong and Tri Le - will receive unconditional cash transfers of VND2 million (US$75.89) each, enabling families to address urgent storm-related losses and prioritise essential needs.
Beneficiary households will also be provided with an 80-litre water container and a hygiene kit, with particular attention to the needs of women and girls. Each package is valued at VND1.32 million. In addition, every household will receive 5 litres of cooking oil to help meet basic needs during the recovery period.
The project has a total budget of over VND3.73 billion, including more than VND2.25 billion managed by the provincial Red Cross Society and over VND1.48 billion used by Oxfam NOVIB for agreed activities. No counterpart funding is required from local authorities.
Vietnam receives US$25 million of international aid for central flood victims
Thirty-two international organisations have donated some US$25 million for people affected by natural disasters in Vietnam’s central region this year, heard at a conference held on December 16.
