More than 8.5 billion VND to help the disabled and orphans
(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of August 10, the Provincial Association for the Protection of People with Disabilities and Orphans reviewed the association's work in the first 6 months of 2018 and deployed programs for the last months of 2018.
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| Handing over 488 wheelchairs to the Association for the Support of People with Disabilities and Orphans in districts, cities and towns to give to people with disabilities. Photo: Thu Huong |
In the first 6 months of the year, the Provincial Association for the Support of the Disabled and Orphans directly and in coordination with organizations mobilized more than 8.5 billion VND. Sponsored 20,100 disabled people, orphans and poor patients such as: cataract surgery for the blind, free medical examination and medicine. Donated 735 wheelchairs, rocking chairs, bicycles to the disabled. Built and repaired 17 charity and solidarity houses. Gave nearly 300 scholarships to students, organized vocational training, supported capital, pets, as well as visited and gave gifts to nearly 3,000 people with a total amount of more than 7.3 billion VND.
In the last months of 2018, the Provincial Association set out key tasks to effectively implement the identified programs.
On this occasion, the Provincial Association for the Protection of the Disabled and Orphans also organized training on assembly and donated 488 wheelchairs to people with mobility disabilities in districts, cities and towns.
