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Over 1.5 million people assisted during humanitarian month 2025
The Humanitarian Month 2025 has provided support for over 1.5 million people nationwide, exceeding its original target by 290%, to the tune of more than VND709 billion (nearly US$28 million), 77% higher than the planned goal.
Int'l Red Cross to hold 11th Asia-Pacific Regional Conference in Hanoi
The Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRC) will host the 11th Asia-Pacific Regional Conference of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in Hanoi from November 20-23.
Prime Minister meets voluntary blood donors
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with 100 outstanding voluntary blood donors nationwide on July 29, who are in Hanoi for a special programme honouring their good deeds.
Over US$17 million expected to be mobilised during Humanitarian Month
The Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRC) is striving to mobilise VND400 billion (US$17 million) for humanitarian activities during the Humanitarian Month 2023 starting from May 1.
Vietnam Red Cross sends first donations to quake victims in Turkey, Syria
The Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRC) Central Committee on March 9 handed over US$100,000 each to Red Crescent organizations of Turkey and Syria to support their earthquake recovery efforts.
President asks Red Cross society to help the poor enjoy Lunar New Year
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on November 30 asked the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRC) to devise specific programmes and plans to pool support from ministries, agencies and localities, and social resources for the poor as the Tet (Lunar New Year) is approaching.
Red Cross launches campaign to support COVID-19-hit residents
The Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRC)’s Central Committee has launched a campaign to assist disadvantaged people who are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and frontline forces in the fight against the COVID-19.
WeLoveU presents pacemaker replacement surgery cost to poor child patient
The Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRC) on July 5 handed over VND80 million (US$3,494) as a donation for the cost of a pacemaker replacement surgery provided by the International WeLoveU Foundation to a girl undertaking treatment in the National Children's Hospital.
International WeLoveU assists Vietnam in combating COVID-19
The Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRC) Central Committee on June 17 received 35,000 medical face masks and 1,000 Nano silver disinfectant bottles presented by the International WeLoveU Foundation to support the country’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vietnam Red Cross helping people hit by pandemic, disasters
The Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRC) spent a total of VND4.8 trillion (US$209.6 million) on humanitarian activities in 2020, a 10% increase compared to 2019.
