Humanitarian Month for safe community launched
(VOVWORLD) - The Hanoi Red Cross Society has launched the Humanitarian Month of May themed “For a safe community” and marked World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day.
 President of the Hanoi Red Cross Society Dao Ngoc Trieu addresses the lauching ceremony. (Photo: VNA) |
The Humanitarian Month aims to build a united, human community and improve public health and safety against the COVID-19 pandemic.
President of the Hanoi Red Cross Society Dao Ngoc Trieu said the Society will help local authorities and sectors in poverty reduction and new rural development.
At the launch, the Hanoi Red Cross Society received donations worth 11 billion VND (470,000 USD) from its branches and businesses in Hanoi. The sum will help about 8,000 disadvantaged people, build 2 humanitarian works, and repair Red Cross houses.