A fund namely “Tro ngheo vung cao” (Poor hill students) sent out an urgent message on January 24 to call for donations of winter clothing, and after 24 hours, it had raised more than 900 million VND and received about 5,000 cold-weather clothes and 4,000 pairs of boots. The donations were dispatched to Hoang Su Phi district in northern Ha Giang province and Bat Xat … [Read more...] about Warm clothing urgently sent to hill children in need – Social affair
Children in need of help
Bản in : Warm clothing urgently sent to hill children in need
Hanoi (VNA) – The community, especially netizens, have joined hands in various charity activities to send help up to mountain ethnic minority groups who are struggling in the country’s record cold spell. A fund namely “Tro ngheo vung cao” (Poor hill students) sent out an urgent message on January 24 to call for donations of winter clothing, and after 24 … [Read more...] about Bản in : Warm clothing urgently sent to hill children in need
Gala raises over 100 bln VND in support of children
Hanoi (VNA) – The National Fund for Vietnamese Children (NFVC) raised more than 100 billion VND from 40 individuals, organisations, businesses and philanthropists at home and abroad at a televised gala in Hanoi on January 14. Speaking at the event, Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh said over the past 24 years, the NFVC has successfully fulfilled its task of linking … [Read more...] about Gala raises over 100 bln VND in support of children
Vintage vehicles parade to support children in need
Vintage vehicles parade to support children in need (19-10-2009) HCM CITY — More than 1,000 vintage bicycles, motorbikes and cars from HCM City and southern provinces revved up in the first ever parade along city centre streets calling on support for disadvantaged children living in the city yesterday morning. The riders from more than 20 vintage motorbike and scooter … [Read more...] about Vintage vehicles parade to support children in need
Vietnam’s water puppetry theatres are in urgent need of a new generation of artists
Water puppet shows remain popular for children and tourists but the art form is in dire need of a new generation of puppeteers, directors and playwrights. After a quick breakfast, Ly Hoang Anh drives off to the Central Puppetry Theatre in Hanoi where preparations are underway for a new water puppet show. “We have been working for more than one month without rest to get … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s water puppetry theatres are in urgent need of a new generation of artists
UN calls for action to eliminate violence against children in Vietnam
UN calls for action to eliminate violence against children in Vietnam By Anh Vuong  June 28, 2016 | 02:20 pm GMT+7 The United Nations pledged to work with the Vietnamese government to provide care and protection for the country’s at-risk children - a message delivered by Marta Santos Pais, special representative of the Secretary-General on Violence against … [Read more...] about UN calls for action to eliminate violence against children in Vietnam
Fund-raising event gathers children in need
Hanoi (VNA) – As many as 55 disadvantaged children from 11 provinces and cities gathered in Hanoi on May 30 where they met with State officials and donors. Speaking at the event, Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Hong Lan said the children had overcome difficulties to excel in their studies. They have also managed to help support their families, … [Read more...] about Fund-raising event gathers children in need
More Vietnamese nurses in need in Japan
Japan is asking Vietnam for help supplying them with more nurses and caregivers. Toshio Terashita, president of Shinseikai Terashita hospital said that the hospital had been training Vietnamese nurses and caregivers for about six years. At present, only one Vietnamese therapist is working at the hospital. "We want to use more Vietnamese nurses, caregivers and … [Read more...] about More Vietnamese nurses in need in Japan
Warm clothing urgently sent to hill children in need
Hanoi (VNA) – The community, especially netizens, have joined hands in various charity activities to send help up to mountain ethnic minority groups who are struggling in the country’s record cold spell. A fund namely “Tro ngheo vung cao” (Poor hill students) sent out an urgent message on January 24 to call for donations of winter clothing, and after 24 … [Read more...] about Warm clothing urgently sent to hill children in need
Children abandoned at pagoda
Dozens of children who were abandoned by their parents have been cared for at a small pagoda in southern Bac Lieu Province and are in desperate need of help. Children in need of help The manager of the orphanage for abandoned children at Vinh Phuoc An Pagoda, in Ward 2 of Bac Lieu City said the place has been there for a decade and houses around 60 children. They range from … [Read more...] about Children abandoned at pagoda