Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations presents 3.4 billion VND support package to Nghe An

On August 8, at Kim Lien Relic Site (Nghe An), the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations held a ceremony to present flood relief and social security gifts to Nghe An province. The support package worth 3.4 billion VND, mobilized from foreign non-governmental organizations, includes housing, scholarships and Tet gifts for policy beneficiaries, people in disaster areas and students in difficult circumstances.

Attending the ceremony were leaders of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations, including: Chairman Phan Anh Son, former Chairman Nguyen Phuong Nga, Vice Chairman Nguyen Ngoc Hung. Nghe An province had Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council, Chairman of the Provincial Union of Friendship Organizations Hoang Nghia Hieu; Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial Union of Friendship Organizations Nguyen Hong Ky.

Mr. Phan Anh Son (left), Chairman of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations , presented a gift plaque from Nghe An province to Mr. Hoang Nghia Hieu, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee. (Photo: Dinh Hoa)

At the ceremony, leaders of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations presented Nghe An province with a gift package including: 20 houses, 1,000 scholarships and 1,000 Tet gifts for policy beneficiaries, disadvantaged families and students of the province.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Phan Anh Son said that Nghe An is a locality that always receives attention in people's foreign affairs. He informed about the Conclusion Notice No. 81-TB/TW dated July 18, 2025 of the Politburo , which agreed on the investment policy to build boarding schools for primary and secondary levels in 248 land border communes. It is expected that Nghe An will have a number of schools in this category. The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations will register to sponsor students at the schools for three consecutive school years (2026-2029), in a centralized and unified manner to ensure efficiency and sustainability.

Mr. Phan Anh Son hopes to continue receiving coordination from the Provincial Party Committee, the People's Committee of Nghe An province and the Provincial Union of Friendship Organizations to implement common programs in a more practical and widespread manner.

Mr. Phan Anh Son, President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations, spoke at the ceremony to present flood relief and social security gifts to Nghe An province. (Photo: Dinh Hoa)

Standing Deputy Secretary of Nghe An Provincial Party Committee Hoang Nghia Hieu gave an overview of the province's socio-economic development situation, emphasizing the positive results that Nghe An has achieved in recent times. At the same time, he acknowledged the practical and timely support of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations and international organizations for the province in social security work, especially in difficult times due to natural disasters.

He said that the recent flood was considered a historic flood with a probability of only about 0.02% - equivalent to once in 5,000 years. Prolonged heavy rain caused serious damage in many mountainous communes of Nghe An, including My Ly commune, where more than 1,000 people lost all their houses, properties and means of production. Thanks to early proactive evacuation, there were no human casualties, but due to the high risk of landslides and flash floods, people cannot return to their old homes; the province is urgently looking for new resettlement sites and implementing temporary support measures to stabilize their lives.

The total damage caused by the floods was estimated at VND3,600 billion, equivalent to 1.8% of the province's GRDP. More than 7,000 houses were collapsed, buried, severely damaged or swept away. Immediately after the disaster, the entire political system stepped in to ensure that no one was left without food, clothing, shelter or education.

Delegates take souvenir photos. (Photo: Dinh Hoa)

Mr. Hoang Nghia Hieu expressed his appreciation for the cooperation of foreign non-governmental organizations, the business community, domestic and foreign charitable organizations, and overseas Vietnamese who have turned to Nghe An. He affirmed that the support is not only of material value but also a great source of spiritual encouragement for people in flood-hit areas. Provincial leaders pledged to distribute all support resources to the right subjects, for the right purposes and in the shortest time, contributing to helping people overcome difficulties and stabilize their lives.

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