President joins Inl't Day for Disabled
(VOV) - On December 1, President Truong Tan Sang joined Ho Chi Minh City authorities and over 7,500 local residents in a charity walk in anticipation of the International Day for People with Disabilities.
President Sang presented 12 gifts worth VND 5 million each to 12 outstanding children with disabilities all over the country.
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Vice Chairwoman of the municipal People’s Committee, Nguyen Thi Hong, called for greater public support of the disabled, to enable them to lead as normal and fulfilling lives as possible.
Hong said the government and local authorities always endeavour to ensure that the disabled receive full benefits, in line with the Law on Persons with Disabilities that took effect on November 1, 2011.
Independent Businesses also donated money in support of young Agent Orange and cancer victims and generated jobs for thousands of them.
The charity walk will come to Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho, Tay Ninh and Quang Tri next year.
Statistics reveal there are now over 6 million people living with disabilities in Vietnam and 20 per cent of them are dependent on their relatives for care and support.
The same day, the General Department of Sports and Physical Training and the Vietnam Paralympics Association hosted a charity art program, honoring contributions made by disabled athletes.
Earlier, on November 30, the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) coordinated with the Vietnam Federation on Disabilities and Vietnam Television to hold a music show “For a world without barriers” in the capital Hanoi.
Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan affirmed the country’s strong commitment to the international community in protecting and caring for the less fortunate, saying that the move has also received overwhelming support from ministries and organizations.