VRCS raises nearly 10 bln VND in support of Turkish, Syrian people
The Central Committee of the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS) has received nearly 10 billion VND (434,000 USD) donated by Red Cross workers, organisations and businesses in support of Turkish and Syrian people following the devastating earthquake.
Hanoi (VNA) – The Central Committee ofthe Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS) has received nearly 10 billion VND (434,000USD) donated by Red Cross workers, organisations and businesses in support of Turkish and Syrianpeople following the devastating earthquake.
The sum was raised right at thelaunch of a fundraising campaign in Hanoi on February 23.
✅ In response to the appeal of the International Red Cross and RedCrescent Movement, and with the approval of the Prime Minister, the VRCS issueda call for support for those affected by the earthquake disaster in the twocountries, which has been widely disseminated by the media and on social media, conveying a message of solidarity andsupport for the people of Turkey and Syria, demonstrating a sense ofsolidarity, responsibility, and humanitarianism of the Vietnamese Government,people and the VRCS, President of the VRCS Central Committee Bui Thi Hoa said.
She vowedthat all proceeds will be sent to the right addresses in a transparent andtimely manner, in line with the law. Hoa took the occasion to urge VRCS chaptersnationwide, agencies, businesses, religious organisations, and individuals to join hands to help Turkish and Syrian people overcomedifficulties and return to normal life. Counsellor at the Turkish Embassy in Vietnam Gulay Kosem Rignault thanked the Vietnamese Government, people and VRCS for providing invaluable andtimely support for Turkey. The 7.8 magnitude earthquake, which occurred on February 6 in thesoutheast of Turkey and northeast of Syria, claimed the lives of over 46,000people, leaving thousands of buildings collapse completely, and destroying infrastructuresystem. This is one of the most horrific disasters in the history of the pastcentury. Donations for the people of Turkey and Syria can be sent to the VRCS Central Committee at 82 Nguyen Du, Hanoi, or its representative office in the South at 201 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Donors can also send their contributions to the VRCS Central Committee's bank accountsat the Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam, No.124 02 02 005 348 (for donations in VND), No. 124 02 02 018198 (for donations in USD). The time to receive voluntary contributionswill last through May 30./.
The rescue team of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) presented nearly 25 tonnes of relief to Turkey on February 21 to help with the settlement of earthquake aftermath.
By the command from the heart, the rescue team of the Vietnam People's Army (VPA), sent to Hatay province – one of the Turkish locality most affected by the February 6 earthquake, has successfully completed its mission, Maj. Gen. Pham Van Ty has said.
Immediately after two consecutive earthquakes hit on the evening of February 20 in Hatay, Turkey, relevant forces were put on alert. Local and international rescue teams, including from Vietnam, promptly arrived and began rescuing people in affected areas.
It has been two weeks since the devastating earthquake on February 6, and there have yet to be reports of Vietnamese casualties in Turkey, Vietnamese Ambassador to Turkey Do Son Hai said on February 22.
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At the event (Photo: VNA) 
