Panasonic donates washing machines to needy children
Panasonic Vietnam Co. Ltd., on July 30 presented over 1,000 washing machines worth VND5 billion (US$235,000) to social welfare centres for children and boarding schools for ethnic children nationwide.
The gift was handed over to the Ministry of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs, the Ministry of Education and Training and the Vietnam Farmers’ Association, which will then transfer the machines to nearly 400 social welfare centres and 103 boarding schools for ethnic children across the country.
Minister of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs Pham Thi Hai Chuyen appreciated of the company’s charitable programme, saying that the gifts will help improve the living conditions of disadvantaged people, especially children.
During nearly a decade operating in Vietnam, the Japan-based corporation has actively engaged in community-oriented activities in the country, particularly in education and environment.