OVs in Czech donate over VND2 bln to flood victims in central region
The total donation of Vietnamese in the Czech Republic to flood victims in the central region has exceeded VND2 billion (US$90,000) and is increasing day by day, said Vietnamese Ambassador to the country Truong Manh Son.
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Earlier, on October 18, the embassy and the Association of Vietnamese in the European country made an appeal for donations to the flood victims.
On October 19, the association of Nghe Tinh fellow-countrymen in the Czech Republic also launched a fund-raising campaign for flood-hit victims. More than CZK500,000 (US$20,543) had been raised as of November 3.
On October 22, 16 Vietnamese artists in the Czech Republic organised a concert and auction in Prague to raise funds for central provinces, attracting over 200 people.
Donations during the event amounted to more than CZK600,000 (US$24,166), increasing to CZK 800,000 (US$32,869 ) by November 3.
On October 29, the Vietnamese association’s chapter at the Sapa shopping centre also added US$6,300 to the fund.
