Vietnamese community in Switzerland raises funds to support Central and Central Highlands Regions
WVR - As of the afternoon of November 27, the Vietnamese Delegation in Geneva had received contributions from the expatriate community totaling 6,150 CHF, 1,600 EUR, and 400 USD to support those affected by natural disasters in the Central and Central Highlands regions.
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| Vietnamese community in Switzerland raises funds to support Central and Central Highlands Regions. Minister Counselor Cung Duc Han, Chargé d'affaires of the Vietnamese Delegation in Geneva, speaks at the meeting. |
On November 27, the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations, World Trade Organization, and other international organizations in Geneva, Switzerland, organized a meeting with the Vietnamese community living and working in the area. The meeting aimed to update the expatriates on the situation of natural disasters and floods in the Central and Central Highlands provinces of Vietnam and to launch a fundraising campaign to support those affected by these disasters.
At the beginning of the meeting, Minister Counselor Cung Duc Han – Chargé d'affaires of the Vietnamese Delegation in Geneva – provided updates on the natural disasters and floods in the Central and Central Highlands provinces. He also discussed the efforts of the Party, State, and Government to mitigate the damage caused by the floods and to quickly restore life for the affected residents, as well as the support from international partners and organizations for Vietnam.
Minister Counselor Cung Duc Han stated: “In 2025, due to climate change, natural disasters in Vietnam have become more frequent and severe than in previous years, with successive floods. Storms from number 9 to 14 have hit consecutively, and storm number 15 is looming. Continuous floods have caused significant damage to people and property. Currently, many areas remain isolated, lacking electricity, clean water, and essential medical services.”
Mr. Cung Duc Han affirmed that the entire political system in the country is making every effort. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, even while on overseas business, has been continuously directing online meetings to respond to and mitigate the consequences of natural disasters.
Following the directives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Vietnamese Delegation in Geneva is actively conducting foreign activities to mobilize international community support for the flood-affected regions.
The Delegation has sent notes and worked directly with international organizations in Geneva such as the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), and several other agencies to request emergency support for Vietnam to overcome the consequences of the floods.
In response to the call, international organizations have expressed their sympathy for the difficulties faced by the Vietnamese people and have committed to mobilizing all possible resources to assist.
Specifically, the IFRC has activated an emergency support package. The WHO has committed to providing emergency funds, medical equipment, and personnel to help Vietnam overcome the difficult period and build long-term response capacity. The WMO has also announced that it is conducting field assessments to provide support to Vietnam.
Minister Counselor Cung Duc Han affirmed: “The spirit of mutual support and solidarity is a beautiful tradition that has never faded among the Vietnamese people. The sentiments of overseas Vietnamese are a significant spiritual support for our compatriots back home.”
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| Vietnamese expatriates in Switzerland attend the meeting and participate in supporting the flood-affected regions. |
Mr. Cung Duc Han called on the Vietnamese community in Switzerland to join hands in supporting the Central and Central Highlands regions battling natural disasters. Every contribution, big or small, is immensely valuable, especially in times of hardship and adversity.
Speaking at the meeting, architect Huynh Tu Kinh, a long-time Vietnamese expatriate in Switzerland, nostalgically recalled past flood memories and expressed concern over the severity of this year's natural disasters.
Mr. Huynh Tu Kinh shared: “Although I have lived far from my homeland for a long time and am busy with work, hearing about the severe damage caused by the floods, I came here to learn more and wish to contribute to helping our people.”
Sharing the same sentiment, Vovinam martial arts master Ha Chi Thanh in Switzerland stated: “Vietnamese people have a saying 'a stitch in time saves nine, people in one country must love each other.' Upon hearing about the natural disasters back home, I wanted to visit the Delegation to learn more about the flooding situation and contribute to helping our compatriots.”
In response to the call, many expatriates directly inquired about account information and donation methods during the meeting.
As of the afternoon of November 27, the Vietnamese Delegation in Geneva had received contributions from the expatriate community totaling 6,150 CHF, 1,600 EUR, and 400 USD. These funds will be transferred by the Delegation to the Central Relief Fund of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front.
As of November 26, natural disasters have resulted in over 108 deaths and missing persons; more than 1,200,000 houses flooded or damaged; nearly 200,000 hectares of crops inundated; and over 3.3 million livestock lost or swept away.
