Nghe An people far from home turn to their fellow countrymen affected by floods

(Baonghean.vn) - In recent days, after receiving news of flooding in their hometown, the Nghe An community living, studying and working in many countries have organized fundraising activities to support their homeland.

In Macau - China, the Nghe An Mutual Assistance Association coordinated with the Associations of other provinces to organize donations to support flood victims in the Central region. In addition, each member of the Association donated 1 day's salary; established a mobilization committee, organized donation boxes to be carried to boarding houses and on the streets, despite the stormy weather in Macau.

Nghe An Association in Macau mobilized support for flood victims right on the streets during stormy days.

Ms. Tran Thi Que - President of the Nghe An Association in Macau said: "In fact, when collecting donations, many members donated 2-3 days' salary, not only children of Nghe An people, Vietnamese people living far from home, but also many Macau people are willing to donate money. Up to now, the Association has raised 21 million VND, and will continue to mobilize in the coming days."

In Kiev – Ukraine, the Nghe Tinh Association also established a mobilization committee, organizing to go to each kiosk and stall of Nghe people in the middle of the market to collect donations. Mr. Ho Sy Truc – Chairman, said: “Up to now, the Association has collected nearly 60 million VND. This is the 8th year that the Nghe Tinh Association in Kiev has organized donations to support people in their homeland”.

Nghe Tinh Association in Kiev organized a fundraiser to support flood victims.

In Taiwan, the Nghe An Association has coordinated with the Associations of the provinces of Ha Tinh, Quang Binh, and Quang Tri to plan to organize a fundraiser to support flood victims in the Central region on three Sundays next month, throughout Taiwan.

Huy Thu