The event was concurrent with the 73rd anniversary of the Vietnam Red Cross Society and the 62nd anniversary of the HRCS.

The Hanoi Red Cross Society (HRCS), the Wheelchair Foundation and philanthropists present 160 wheelchairs to the disabled, Agent Orange victims and those living with fatal diseases in Hanoi on November 6.

HRCS Chairman Dao Ngoc Trieu said it is an honour for the society to serve as a bridge and a trustworthy address for philanthropists to conduct humanitarian activities.

Founded in 2000, the Wheelchair Foundation has organised trips to present wheelchairs in 156 countries worldwide, including Vietnam. The number of wheelchairs granted by the foundation has amounted to over 1.1 million.

As of October, nearly 2,000 wheelchairs have been presented to the less fortunate in Vietnam.

Abandoned disabled boy finds solace in martial arts

Tran Van Hung grew up with the question “Why did my parents abandon me?” but has gotten over the sadness through martial arts.

US organisations support disabled, poor people in Thua Thien-Hue

The central province of Thua Thien-Hue on September 9 received assistance from some US organisations to support medical checks and treatment and life improvement for local disabled and low-income people.

Enhancing vocational training to generate jobs for disabled people

 

Disabled young man Nguyen Minh Nhat: Changing fate with one finger

(BGO) - Overcoming the harsh fate, Nguyen Minh Nhat (born in 1980) in Khanh Van village, Doan Bai commune (Hiep Hoa district, Bac Giang province) has made many people admire his will when he triumphs over disability and masters his life.

More wheelchairs to disabled in Bac Ninh

As many as 220 wheelchairs and 25 scholarships worth 2 million VND (86.14 USD) each donated by Samsung Vietnam’s subsidiaries were presented to the disabled and poor students in the northern province of Bac Ninh on September 20.

Source: VNA