The event, the 16th of its kind, was held by the Association for the Support of Vietnamese Handicapped and Orphans (ASVHO), the Ministry of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Voice of Vietnam (VOV).

An art performance at the programme.

The annual programme also aims to raise public awareness of supporting people with disabilities, orphans and disadvantaged people, contributing to ensuring human rights for them.

At the event, a total of nearly VND26 billion was raised for the ASVHO’s Fund.

In 2018, the association mobilised VND591 billion, helping over 4.1 million people with disabilities, orphans and other needy people.

The second voice competition for people with disabilities took place on April 13-14, featuring 48 performances by 49 competitors from 16 delegations. The organising board presented 13 gold and 21 silver medals to the most outstanding participants.

More than 10,000 people join Fund Run for Charity in HCM City

More than 10,000 people joined the Fun Run for Charity, 18th edition held by British Business Group Vietnam (BBGV), in District 7 in Ho Chi Minh City on September 30.

 

Trans-Vietnam cycle journey touted among world’s top charity challenges

British newspaper The Telegraph has listed 20 of world’s most popular charity challenges, including a bicycle ride from Vietnam’s north to south.

 

HCMC International Marathon links up with charity

The 2018 HCMC International Marathon to be run on December 2 will be linked with a charitable cause.

 

British ambassador to take part in BBGV Charity Fun Run

The 2018 BBGV Charity Fun Run will take place at Ecopark urban area in Hanoi on November 4 with the participation of British Ambassador to Vietnam Gareth Ward.

 

Vietnam attends International Charity Bazaar in China

Vietnamese embassy joined more than 90 foreign embassies, international organizations and communities at the 2018 International Charity Bazaar-2018 held in China on October 21.

 

Source: NDO