Month for the poor and social welfare launched
VGP - Enterprises, individuals and organizations donated more than VND30.4 billion (US$1.27 million) in cash and in-kind for the “For the Poor” Foundation on October 11.
The launching ceremony of a month-long campaign or the poor and social welfare, Ha Noi, October 11, 2022
The donations were announced at the "Month for the poor and social welfare" launching ceremony in 2022 at the Friendship Cultural Palace. The particular month will last from October 17 to November 18, 2022.
At the launching ceremony, the Board of Directors of the Ha Noi "For the Poor" Foundation also announced VND10.7 billion in funding for the construction of social housing and the provision of production tools for poor households.
Certificates of merit were also awarded to 17 households that made great efforts to lift themselves out of poverty.
In addition, the Ha Noi Fatherland Front Committee commended 30 units and 12 individuals who actively contributed to the city's poverty mitigation and social security.
Launching the "Month for the poor and social welfare" in 2022 is an opportunity to highlight individuals and organizations that have worked incredibly to help the city reduce poverty and ensure social stability, Vice Chairman of the Ha Noi People's Committee Chu Xuan Dung said.
"The event also connects poor families and disadvantaged people with the benevolence of Ha Noi people, thus sharing the love among all residents and leaving no one behind," Dung said.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many households have struggled with disadvantages.
The city is home to more than 3,600 poor households, equal to 0.16% of the total, and nearly 30,200 near-poor families, or 1.38% of the total.
The city planned to curb the numbers of poor families and near-poor households by 25-30% and 10%, respectively, each year on the expectation that there will be no more poor families in 2025./.
