Over VND620 million raised for Philippine Typhoon Haiyan victims
(VOV) - The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO), coordinating with HCM City’s Red Cross Association, held a November 30 launch for a fundraisinig campaign on behalf of Typhoon Haiyan victims in the Philippines.
Around 50 groups including district Red Cross Associations, representative offices, and business associations of various nations have already raised nearly VND620 million. Many local residents and young people have also supported the campaign.
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According to National Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Council statistics, the death toll from Typhoon Haiyan stands at 5,235 people. A further 1,600 are still missing. Damage to property and crops has thus far totalled US$270 million.
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Living in a nation regularly struck by typhoons, Vietnamese people are fully aware of the Philippine people’s difficult circumstances and urge international friends to share some of the storm aftermath’s burdens.
Le Thi Phuong, the Philippines’ Honourable Consul General in HCM City voiced her organization’s willingness to help its neighbours affected by natural calamities. She believes timely support from Vietnamese and international friends will be invaluable during the Philippines’ recovery.