Vietnam Red Cross Society launches campaign to support poor people
Updated: 17:40, 01/01/2022
The Vietnam Red Cross Society (VNRC) announced on December 31 that it and the Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB Bank) have launched a campaign to help disadvantaged people enjoy a warm and happy Tet (Lunar New Year Festival).
It is part of the VNRC's movement to support the poor and Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin victims ahead of the upcoming Tet, which is the biggest traditional festival of Vietnamese people.
Members of the Vietnam Red Cross Society present Tet gift sets to beneficiaries. |
Donors can download ‘Thien nguyen’ (Benevolent) application developed by the MB Bank to join the programme.
They can transfer money to the bank’s account ‘2022’ owned by the VNRC with a message ‘Tetbinhan’ (safe Tet).
The VNRC will hand over the donations to needy people nationwide.
Bank statements and activities of the campaign will be regularly updated at https://thiennguyen.app/donate-target/1476496130551336960.
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Source: NDO/VNA
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