Son La Red Cross Society presents 100 gift packages to flood-affected residents
The Son La provincial Red Cross Society on August 15 organised a gift-giving event to support residents of Bo Sinh commune who were severely affected by recent floods.
The provincial Red Cross Society presents gifts to households affected by flooding in Bo Sinh commune.
During the event, the working delegation visited and encouraged affected households, presenting 100 gift packages. Each package included essential supplies (worth 800,000 VND) and 1 million VND ($38 USD) in cash.
The total support value was 110 million VND (4,187 USD), funded by the Hanoi Red Cross Society, Northern FoodShare JSC, and the Red Cross family of Ngoc Mai, and donations from individuals and organisations both within and outside the province.
Representatives from the provincial Red Cross Society present gifts to households affected by flooding in Bo Sinh commune.Representatives from the provincial Red Cross Society present gifts to households affected by flooding in Bo Sinh commune.Representatives from the provincial Red Cross Society present gifts to households affected by flooding in Bo Sinh commune.
This meaningful activity demonstrates the spirit of compassion and community solidarity, helping households overcome hardship and stabilise their lives after the disaster.
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