Tag: shelter
South-central localities on alert as tropical storm Rai entering East Sea
VOV.VN - The National Steering Committee on Natural Disasters Prevention and Control on December 15 asked relevant ministries and localities along the central and southern coasts to put forces on standby as a powerful storm is entering the East Sea and is likely to make landfall in coming days.
UN Women supports victims of gender-based violence
The UN Women Vietnam on September 30 handed over essential equipment worth VND483.4 million (US$21,200) to three Peace House Shelters in Hanoi and the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho to upgrade free helpline (1900 969680).
Locals in central Vietnam rush to cope with upcoming typhoon
VOV.VN - Residents in central Vietnam are quickly bracing themselves for the damaging impact of impending typhoon Conson that is forecast to hit the central region early next week at the height of the COVID-19 fight.
Storm Koguma makes landfall, heavy rain, gusts hit northern, central coasts
VOV.VN - Tropical storm Koguma hit long coastal provinces from Thai Binh to Nghe An early on June 13, bringing heavy rain and high tidal surges.
Vietnam on full alert with Koguma set to make landfall in hours
VOV.VN - Northern and north-central provinces from Quang Ninh to Binh Dinh have been put on standby as a tropical low depression strengthened into storm Koguma which is likely to make landfall in less than 24 hours.
Shelter areas in Truong Sa archipelago - Common homes for Vietnamese fishermen
Some of the islands in the Truong Sa archipelago have been equipped with special shelter areas considered “common homes” at sea for fishermen to stay safe amid storms and access fishery logistics services, and which also help safeguard Vietnam’s maritime sovereignty.
Cine-concert: Adrift/Sheltered to take place on April 15
Adrift/Sheltered, a Cine-concert, will take place at 8pm on April 15 at the Hanoi Academy of Theatre and Cinema in Hanoi.
UN Women helps upgrade services assisting violence victims in Vietnam
UN Women in Vietnam held a ceremony on March 15 to hand over essential equipment and facilities to upgrade the hotlines and facilities of related social services of the two Peace House Shelters in Hanoi.
Central region strives to overcome aftermath of Storm Vamco
VOV.VN - The devastating impact of Storm Vamco has inflicted significant damage on Vietnam's central region, uprooting trees and damaging many properties, with all relevant forces being mobilised in an effort to help locals overcome the storm’s consequences.
Flood-resistant houses offer hope to at-risk families
VOV.VN - The development of flood-resilient houses has become increasingly important for thousands in Vietnam’s central provinces due to the need for safe shelters amid climate change causing unusual and unpredictable weather.
