Over the past time, officials of the Women's Union chapter of An Hai Tay Ward, Son Tra District, Da Nang, have actively got involved in mobilising resources to effectively organise social welfare activities in the locality.

The Women's Union chapter of An Hai Tay Ward providing financial support to build a "Home of Love" for Mrs. Nguyen Thi Quy.

Many creative activities have been organised in the locality. Included are the ‘zero-dong festive day’ model to award 150 gifts, totalling more than VND43 million, to single women, orphans, and children in difficult circumstances, and  women with serious diseases in the ward; the ‘zero-dong market’ with 75 gifts, worth nearly VND19 million in total, given to needy people; the ‘Beloved meals for poor workers’ model offering 1,400 free meals of rice and fruits with a total amount of over VND27 million; and the ‘Happy Vitamins’ model donating 780 portions of fruits and vegetables worth nearly VND22 million in total to those in need.

Additionally, the organisation has provided free meals and gifts for patients at the city’s Cancer Hospital, the Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Hospital, the Care Centre for Agent Orange Victims and Disadvantaged Children, and charity shelters with a total cost of more than VND130 million.

Mrs. Nguyen Thi Quy, a resident of group 32, An Hai Tay Ward, said that the Women's Union chapter of the ward always stood side by side with poor families by providing means of livelihood, and financial support for them. This helped many poor households have stable jobs, gradually overcome difficulties, and stabilise their lives.

The organisation has also donated 2,542 gifts, valued at VND more than 480 million, to single, sick women, aiming to help them partly reduce the financial burden and have more conditions for medical treatment.

Besides, it has coordinated with the chapter of Da Nang Association for Supporting Poor and Disadvantaged Women and Children in Son Tra District to provide financial support, worth VND42 million in total, for 10 women and children suffering from serious diseases. Over VND1 billion has been raised by the Women's Union chapter of An Hai Tay Ward to carry out social welfare work during the year.

Moreover, the Women's Union chapter of An Hai Tay Ward appealed for officers, volunteers and families to donate 26 units of blood to save lives in a timely manner.

In response to the 'Orange Da Nang - Light up and Take actions' programme, the organisation implemented communication work to prevent and combat child abuse and drowning with the participation of 945 students; and prevent and prohibit illegal acts with more than 450 students.

At the same time, it has coordinated with the ward’s Police to organise parades and propaganda to prevent and combat violence against women and children in public areas and on roads in the ward.

The Women's Union chapter of An Hai Tay Ward has carried out the ‘Godmother’ programme to support the care and nurturing of orphans due to COVID-19. To date, 23 children have taken part in the programme and received cash and in-kind support worth nearly VND160 million.

Mrs. Tran Thi Hong Thuy, Vice Chairwoman of the Women's Union chapter of Son Tra District, said aside from other movements and activities, social welfare work was always paid attention by the Executive Committee of the Women's Union chapter of An Hai Tay Ward. This is considered a "bright spot" for women in An Hai Tay Ward in particular, and those in Son Tra District in general, thereby contributing to ensuring social welfare for local people.

​Reporting by LINH ANH – Translating by M.DUNG