Forum discusses new financial approach for disaster prevention and response Disaster prevention and response activities in Việt Nam have focused on preventative support and building safe communities with the application of new approaches using science and technology.

Việt Nam launches national digital map data platform and humanitarian information system

The Việt Nam Digital Map Data Platform (Vmap) and the Humanitarian Information System (iNhandao) were launched at a ceremony on Tuesday in Hà Nội.

PM approves rice aid for flood-hit residents Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has announced 2,000 tonnes of rice from the national reserve as food aid for residents in the central provinces of Quảng Bình and Hà Tĩnh who suffered serious flooding.

Hà Nội opens cooling shelters for outdoor workers The cooling shelters are located in a community house in the areas where outdoor workers and vendors usually work.

Man sets goal to donate blood 100 times Nguyễn Trí Hiếu, 48, from HCM City has donated blood 71 times. However, he has set a goal of donating blood up to 100 times or until his health no longer allows him to.

Event to honor 100 outstanding blood donors

Among the 100 outstanding donors, Nguyễn Trí Hiếu from HCM City has donated blood 71 times.

2019 Humanitarian Month kicks off in Hà Nội

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân, Deputy Prime Minister Vũ Đức Đam and delegates kicked off the 2019 Humanitarian Month in Hà Nội on Saturday.

Humanitarian month launched in central Hà Tĩnh province The 2019 Month for Humanitarian Activities has been launched in the central province of Hà Tĩnh. 

VNRC to provide at least 1.5 million Tết gifts to the poor and AO victims

The Việt Nam Red Cross Society (VNRC) plans to provide at least 1.5 million gifts to the poor, Agent Orange victims, disadvantaged people and those affected by natural disasters in 2018 ahead the traditional Tết (Lunar New Year) festival.

Event promotes community support for humanitarian activities

The Việt Nam Red Cross Society (VNRC) has called for more support from the local and international business communities in humanitarian aid and social welfare projects at the first conference on humanitarian activities in Việt Nam today in Hà Nội.