Our organisation, the Da Nang Newspaper, is partnering with the organisers of the 'Compassion Rice' charity programme to launch an appeal for rice and cash donations to operate the two so-called Rice ATMs in the front of the Da Nang Youth Federation headquarters located on 71 Xuan Thuy Street.

The newspaper’s Deputy Editors-in-Chief Pham Thi My Hanh (2nd left) handing over donations from its readers to the organisers of the 'Compassion Rice' programme

The two machines have been set up by the municipal Young Entrepreneurs' Association, the municipal Youth Federation, and the Hai Chau District authorities to dispense free rice to support those affected by the coronavirus pandemic citywide.

The fundraising appeal made by the newspaper has attracted widespread support among local residents. Therefore, the Da Nang Newspaper has received generous donations from individuals and organisations aross the city.

The Viet Nhat Production Technology Development and the Phuc Dai Nam Construction and Service companies have together donated one tonne of rice.

Cao Nguyen Anh Khoa, a 6^th grader of the city-based FPT Junior High School, used one million VND of his savings to donate to the funds to help those in need during the coronavirus crisis.

Besides, the newspaper has received 2.4 million VND from Nguyen Du Primary School pupils in Hai Chau District, 10 million VND from the city branch of the Bao Viet Insurance Company, and 2.4 million VND from the Toan Phat Nam Viet Company.

As of 20 April, the Da Nang Newspaper has received rice and cash donations that are equivalent to 5 tonnes of rice from its employees and readers. Of this, 1.5 tonnes of rice were contributed by the newspaper’s staff.

Da Nang Newspaper Editor-in-chief Nguyen Duc Nam remarked in addition to publicising the 'Compassion Rice' charity programme, we always welcome donations and promise to use them to support the operation of rice dispensers for those in need during the coronavirus pandemic. 

Mr Nam thanked the donors for their kind and generous support, and said we are looking to get more donations to operate the rice dispensers until June in a bid to help those affected by the disease overcome their difficulties.

Donations can be sent to:

The Da Nang Newspaper's Reader Department located on the 3^rd floor of the newspaper's headquarters, 33 Le Loi Street, Thach Thang Ward, Hai Chau District.

Use the information below to make a donation by bank transfer:

Account No 100214851000415 at the Da Nang branch of the Viet Nam Import-Export Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Eximbank). (Please write "Donations to the 'Compassion Rice Seeds' charity programme")

For more information about the charity programme, please contact Ms Tu Phuong 0916009890 and Ms Tieu Yen 0905766210.

By TIEU YEN - Translated by MAI DUNG