Nghe An: More than 10,000 households received rice support due to the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic

On the morning of April 24, the Standing Committee of the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee held a ceremony to receive 300 million VND in support from Ms. Truong Thi Thu Huong, a native of Nghe An who is living and working in Guangzhou (China) to support the prevention and fight against the Covid-19 epidemic. Photo: Mai Hoa

At the reception ceremony, the Standing Committee of the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee received 300 million VND in support from Ms. Truong Thi Thu Huong, a native of Nghe An who is living and working in Guangzhou (China).

Through her family, Ms. Truong Thi Thu Huong sent her heartfelt feelings to her homeland, especially during the time when the whole country joined hands to fight the epidemic; at the same time, sheExpressing his emotion at the care for the people during the pandemic by the Party, State and Government of our country. Although the country is still facing many difficulties, it has allocated budget to ensure food for those quarantined in concentrated areas; is ready to arrange human resources and planes to bring Vietnamese citizens back to the country; and has policies to support people in difficulty.

Stemming from that thought and feeling, Ms. Truong Thi Thu Huong also wants to contribute a part of the funds to share with the country and homeland in the fight against this epidemic through specific and practical actions.

Also this morning, the Standing Committee of the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee received a donation of 10 million VND from the Vinh University Student Association; Mr. Nguyen Van Le and some people in Hanh Lam commune (Thanh Chuong) donated 30 quintals of rice and 20 boxes of instant noodles.

Comrade Vo Thi Minh Sinh expressed her gratitude to Ms. Truong Thi Thu Huong and her family. Photo: Mai Hoa

Speaking at the reception ceremony, on behalf of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee, Comrade Vo Thi Minh Sinh - Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Chairman of the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee thanked the sentiments and attention of organizations and individuals who have provided practical support for the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Chairman of the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee also affirmed that, in response to the call of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee to support the prevention and control of the Covid-19 pandemic, recently, many organizations, agencies, units and people from all walks of life, from Vietnamese Heroic Mothers, wounded and sick soldiers to many elderly people and children have joined hands and wholeheartedly supported money, material and spirit for the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.

As of April 24, after nearly 1 month of launching a campaign to support the prevention and control of the Covid-19 pandemic called for by the Standing Committee of the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee, the whole province has received more than 71 billion VND in cash and material support. Nghe An's mobilization results are the 3rd highest in the country, after Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

The Standing Committee of the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee received support from the Vinh University Student Association. Photo: Mai Hoa

Receiving support from Mr. Nguyen Van Le (Hanh Lam commune, Thanh Chuong district). Photo: Mai Hoa

Comrade Vo Thi Minh Sinh also shared that when the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic entered phase 2, along with continuing to call for support for the prevention and fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, the Standing Committee of the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee also moved to the phase of calling on organizations and individuals in the spirit of mutual love and support to contribute to support those who have suffered a sharp reduction in income due to lack of jobs or unemployment due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, including freelancers, workers in factories, enterprises, cooperatives; workers in enterprises and individual business households; contract teachers at private schools, contract cooks at boarding schools; households in especially difficult circumstances, sick people, people with disabilities, etc.

After 7 days of launching (from April 17), up to now, organizations and individuals in the province have donated more than 100 tons of rice. From the received rice, the Standing Committee of the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee has promptly transferred support to more than 10,000 beneficiaries. The Chairman of the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee alsowish to continue spreading the love, solidarity and mutual affection of the whole community towards those in difficulty to overcome this pandemic.