Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training donated more than 17 billion VND to help people in flood-hit areas.

On the afternoon of September 15, the Standing Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee - Ho Chi Minh City Relief Mobilization Committee received 3 billion VND from the city's Department of Education and Training to support people in provinces affected by storms and floods in 2025.

Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training supports people in provinces affected by storms and floods. Photo by Anh Hoang.

Mr. Nguyen Van Hieu, Director of the Department of Education and Training of Ho Chi Minh City, said that on the occasion of the opening ceremony of the 2025-2026 school year, the unit launched a movement to contribute in the form of not accepting congratulatory flower baskets, which was actively responded to by delegates and parents.

From this movement, the city's education sector has mobilized more than 17 billion VND. Of which, more than 14 billion VND was directly sent by the unit to support localities. The remaining 3 billion VND was transferred to the city's relief fund to promptly share difficulties with other provinces.

At the reception, Ms. Truong Thi Bich Hanh, Member of the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee, Permanent Vice President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City expressed her appreciation for the heart and spirit of sharing of the city's Education sector; the collective of teachers, education managers, workers and students who actively supported people affected by natural disasters, contributing to alleviating losses and pain, helping people in affected areas overcome difficulties and stabilize their lives.

Also according to Ms. Truong Thi Bich Hanh, from the contributions of agencies, units, businesses and individuals, the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City is urgently coordinating with provinces and cities affected by natural disasters to organize the disbursement of funds, directly support and visit families who suffered losses in life and property; promptly bring resources to the right places, in order to spread the spirit of solidarity and mutual love of the people of Ho Chi Minh City to the people of the whole country.

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