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August, 21 2012 10:05:34

$48,000 gifts for mountain schools

HA NOI — Non-profit ChildFund Viet Nam is going to give presents, totalling VND1 billion (US$48,000), to mountainous children to mark the start of the new school year.

More than 12,000 presents will be handed out to children in 29 communes in Hoa Binh, Cao Bang and Bac Kan provinces from today.

Most of the gifts include school kits, books and warm clothes. — VNS

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