Launching a 77-day campaign to mobilize 1.2 million Tet gifts for the needy

On the evening of November 22, in Hanoi, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Red Cross Society organized the program "Humanitarian Power 2023" and launched the movement "Humanitarian Tet" 2024.

Phát động chiến dịch 77 ngày vận động 1,2 triệu suất quà Tết cho người khó khăn

Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Chairman of the Central Committee of the Fatherland Front Do Van Chien praised and expressed gratitude to domestic and international organizations, groups, enterprises, businessmen and individuals who have cared for and accompanied the Vietnam Red Cross Society. (Photo: Thanh Tung)

Speaking at the Program, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Do Van Chien stated that Vietnam is a nation rich in compassion, "love others as you love yourself"; "Gourd, love squash too".

Compassion, love, and mutual support have become a fine cultural tradition, preserved, passed down, and nurtured by generations of Vietnamese people from generation to generation, becoming a great endogenous strength for our country to overcome natural disasters and catastrophes, especially the recent Covid-19 pandemic.

On behalf of the leaders of the Party, State and Vietnam Fatherland Front, Chairman Do Van Chien respectfully acknowledged, commended and expressed gratitude to domestic and international organizations, collectives, enterprises, businessmen and individuals who have paid attention to and accompanied the Vietnam Red Cross Society, contributing funds, material and spiritual resources to help the Vietnam Red Cross Society fulfill its noble mission.

The "Humanitarian Power 2023" program is an annual event organized by the Central Committee of the Vietnam Red Cross Society to review the good traditions, record the noble humanitarian mission and express gratitude for contributions to humanitarian activities and the Vietnam Red Cross movement. It is also an opportunity for the Vietnam Red Cross Society to officially launch a 77-day campaign to mobilize 1.2 million Tet gifts for the disadvantaged with a total value of Tet Charity 2024 activities in the entire system reaching 700 billion VND.

President of the Vietnam Red Cross Society Bui Thi Hoa speaks at the event. (Photo: Thanh Tung)

Speaking at the program, President of the Vietnam Red Cross Society Bui Thi Hoa said: "The Central Executive Committee of the Vietnam Red Cross Society calls on all cadres, members, volunteers, Red Cross youth, businesses, organizations, and individuals at home and abroad to participate in responding to the activities of Tet Nhan Phi 2024 with their abilities and hearts; send messages via the National Humanitarian Information Portal 1400... and take many practical actions to support Tet Nhan Phi 2024".

It is known that the total value of Tet Charity 2022 reached over 4,700 billion VND, including 2.7 million gifts for the disadvantaged to have a happy Tet holiday. The activities of the Red Cross have contributed to "easing the pain" of the less fortunate, promptly supporting people in areas affected by natural disasters, storms, floods, epidemics... to overcome the hardship.

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