The national fundraising campaign to rally support for the Cuban people on the occasion of the Viet Nam – Cuba Friendship Year and the 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties (1960 – 2025) between the two nations, which was launched on August 13, continues to receive enthusiastic response from millions of Vietnamese people.

Instructions for tracking donations for the Cuban people, with the list of contributors publicised.

People nationwide can visit [https://thiennguyen.app/donate-target/1955184412459020288] (https://thiennguyen.app/donate-target/1955184412459020288) or download the “Thien nguyen” app from the App Store or Google Play to track donations for the Cuban people, with the list of contributors publicised.

According to the Viet Nam Red Cross Society (VRCS) Central Committee, the campaign will run for 65 days, until October 16, 2025. Organisations, individuals, and communities can contribute through many channels, including donations from officials, members, workers at agencies, organisations, schools, and residential areas; QR code bank transfers to the VRCS; public donation boxes; mobile apps (Thien nguyen, Viettel Money); the VRCS’s website; and creative school activities such as letter-writing or “small plan” fundraising to support Cuban children.

Vietnam issues first-ever postage stamps promoting voluntary blood donation

In Vietnam, the voluntary blood donation movement was first launched on January 24, 1994. In 2008, the Prime Minister established the National Steering Committee for Voluntary Blood Donation.

 

Voluntary blood donation exceeds 66.1% of yearly plan

BAC GIANG – Thanks to diverse methods to spread the voluntary blood donation movement, in 2024, the Bac Giang provincial Steering Committee for Voluntary Blood Donation coordinated with the Steering Committees for Voluntary Blood Donation of districts, township, city, agencies and enterprises in the province to organize 36 Voluntary Blood Donation festivals.

Vietnam receives 100,000 USD in Chinese donation for Typhoon Yagi victims

The Vietnam Red Cross Society (VNRC) Central Committee has received emergency aid worth 100,000 USD from the Red Cross Society of China (RCSC) to assist Vietnamese people affected by Typhoon Yagi and its aftermath.

More foreign typhoon reliefs, donations come

A total of 40 water purifiers and 200 multi-purpose plastic tarpaulins donated by Japan are set to come to the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai on September 15 to be delivered to people in areas affected by heavy rains and floods triggered by super Typhoon Yagi.