Canada supports more than 10 billion VND for people affected by storm No. 3

On September 20, the Canadian Embassy in Vietnam announced that the country has provided 560,000 CAD (about more than 10 billion VND) in humanitarian assistance to Vietnamese people affected by severe flooding and landslides caused by storm No. 3.

A deeply flooded location in Cao Bang after storm No. 3. (Source: Asian Institute of Management and Development)

Sharing about the support, Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam Shawn Steil emphasized: "This support includes support for local and international NGOs, as well as the Red Cross to meet the most urgent needs. Canada continues to closely monitor the situation and stands ready to act in support and solidarity with the Vietnamese people, who have always inspired perseverance and resilience."

Previously on September 19, Oxfam Vietnam announced a VND5 billion support for relief and recovery after Typhoon Yagi. The support will be for Lao Cai and Yen Bai provinces - the two localities that suffered the most damage in the floods after Typhoon Yagi.

On September 18, the European Union (EU) also announced providing 650,000 Euros (18 billion VND) in humanitarian aid to victims of Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam.

"This aid will help address the most urgent needs such as food, water and sanitation, as well as health care," according to a statement on the website of the EU Delegation to Vietnam.

On the same day, according to information from the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), in response to the severe impact of storm No. 3 (Yagi) in the northern region of Vietnam, the Embassy of Ireland announced a grant of 250,000 Euros (more than 6.8 billion VND) through UNICEF to provide clean water and hygiene supplies, to ensure the health of children and vulnerable households after natural disasters.

Source: https://baoquocte.vn/canada-supports-hon-10-billion-dong-for-people-affected-by-bao-so-3-287088.html