South Korea provides $1 million for Vietnam's recovery efforts after storm No. 3

The Korean government has provided $1 million in support for post-typhoon recovery efforts under the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Typhoon Yagi Early Recovery and Reconstruction Initiative.

Typhoon Yagi is considered the most destructive storm to hit Vietnam in three decades, affecting 3.6 million people. With nearly 400,000 houses damaged or submerged, and infrastructure devastated, the total damage is estimated to exceed 3.3 billion USD (81.5 trillion VND).

Foreign volunteers join Hanoi residents in overcoming the consequences of storm No. 3. (Source: VNA)

Under the framework of the Joint UN Programme on Storm Recovery, the UNDP initiative aims to meet the urgent needs and support the long-term recovery of the most affected communities, including Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Hai Phong and Quang Ninh provinces.

Building on the success of the 2017 Korean-funded Typhoon Damrey recovery project, the initiative will address urgent needs, including providing household kits and cash transfers to affected households.

At the same time, the initiative will empower affected communities and enhance disaster resilience through the construction of storm- and flood-resistant small-scale housing and community infrastructure, along with the creation of short-term employment opportunities through work-in-lieu programs.

Mr. Choi Youngsam, Korean Ambassador to Vietnam, shared: “In the spirit of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the Korean Government quickly announced an emergency aid package of 2 million USD to support Vietnam.

Since then, we have been working closely with the Government of Vietnam and international organisations, including UNDP, to ensure that this emergency aid is used effectively and distributed promptly to the areas and communities most in need of post-disaster support."

The implementation of this initiative will be carried out in close coordination with local authorities, in consultation with affected communities, and with priority given to vulnerable groups, including female-headed households, ethnic minorities and people with disabilities, to ensure that those most in need of support are assisted.

Ms. Ramla Khalidi, UNDP Resident Representative, appreciated the timely support from the Republic of Korea, saying, “This generous assistance from the Republic of Korea has made a significant contribution to our recovery efforts following Typhoon Yagi.

We have already started working to ensure help reaches those in need as soon as possible. Beyond supporting early recovery, we are committed to helping communities build back better and become more resilient to future climate extremes."

Source: https://baoquocte.vn/han-quoc-ho-tro-1-trieu-usd-cho-no-luc-phuc-hoi-cua-viet-nam-sau-bao-so-3-290020.html