In 2016, the Da Nang Association of Charities and Children’s Rights Protection raised a total of over 28.1 billion VND for local charitable activities thanks to donations from local organisations and individuals.

Chairman Tho (5th left) and the honourees

The money raised went to build houses for poor residents, to implement community health programmes, to offer free food to needy people, to donate wheelchairs for local disabled people, and to provide a means of livelihood for poor residents.

This year, the focus is on promoting the efficiency of the implementation of local humanitarian programmes, and raising more funds for the deployment of projects for very poor mothers and children.

Municipal People’s Committee (PC) Chairman Huynh Duc Tho has recently praised the great efforts made by the Association’s staff members in helping the city to fulfil its target of ensuring social welfare and poverty reduction programmes.  In addition, the Association has been applauded for its active involvement in appealing for generous domestic and foreign donors to assist local poor children and needy people. 

The city leader remarked, “The Association has helped to promote the city’s socio-economic development, ensure national defence and security, and make Da Nang a more liveable city”.  He stressed the need for the Association to appeal for local departments, agencies, organisations, and residents to become more actively involved in charitable and child protection programmes. 

A total of 8 groups and 9 individuals have been given Certificates of Merit from the municipal PC, whilst 2 other groups and 2 individuals received Certificates of Merit from the National Committee for Child Protection, in recognition of their active involvement in local charitable programmes.  In addition, the Association has awarded a leading emulation flag to its chapter in Ngu Hanh Son District for its significant achievements over the past year.