Vietnamese community in Germany raises nearly US$159,000 to support flood victims
The Federation of Vietnamese Associations in Germany has raised more than VND4.17 billion (nearly US$159,000) to support victims affected by floods in Vietnam.
The information was unveiled at a meeting in Berlin on November 10, hosted by the Executive Board of the Federation of Vietnamese Associations in Germany to review two fundraising campaigns.
Nguyen Quang Anh, vice president of the federation and head of the fundraising board, reported that the campaigns, launched on October 5, raised over VND4.17 billion (nearly US$159,000) from the Vietnamese Embassy, Vietnamese associations in Germany, businesses, and individuals.
The first sum of over VND3.75 billion was handed over on October 24 to the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee to provide relief aid for victims of Typhoons Bualoi and Matmo, while the second sum of VND420 million will be transferred in the coming days.
Anh expressed gratitude for the community’s contributions, emphasising the campaigns strengthened solidarity and connections between Vietnamese abroad and their homeland.
Over VND907 billion pledged in support of flood victims
As of 5 p.m. on October 11, individuals, agencies, and organisations had pledged a total of VND907.45 billion (US$34.45 million) through the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) to support victims of natural disasters.
