Fundraising campaign raises more than 310 billion VND to support Cuba people
WVR/VNA - As of 6 pm on August 17, the fundraising campaign “65 Years of Vietnam–Cuba Solidarity,” launched by the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS), had received more than 310.9 billion VND (more than 12.3 million USD) in support of the Cuban people, over 400% of the initial goal of 65 billion VND.
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| Over 1.5 million donations raise more than 310 billion VND for Cuba. (Source: VNA) |
The campaign has attracted over 1.58 million contributions nationwide since it was launched on August 13.
According to Nguyen Hai Anh, Vice President and Secretary-General of the VRCS, the initiative will run for the planned 65 days, concluding on October 16.
He emphasised that the agency is coordinating closely with the Cuban Embassy in Vietnam and the Cuban Red Cross Society to ensure the funds are allocated effectively and reach the intended beneficiaries in line with the programme’s objectives. Transparency and accountability, he added, will be strictly maintained throughout the process, assuring contributors that their support goes directly to the Cuban people.
The VRCS Central Committee emphasised that the success of this campaign affirms the solidarity and loyal and steadfast relations that the Vietnamese people wholeheartedly extend to their Cuban brothers.
(Source: VNA)
