(HBO) - The Red Cross Society of Hoa Binh province on January 7 hosted a conference to review its operation and the voluntary blood donation movement in the locality in 2019, and discuss plans and orientations in 2020.
Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Bui Van Tinh hands over the
certificates of merit of the Vietnam Red Cross Society Central Committee to
eight organisations in recognition of their achievements in mobilising resources
for humanitarian activities in the 2016-2018 period.
The provincial Red Cross Society recorded active achievements in charitable
operations in 2019, including the campaign "Tet for the poor and Agent Orange/dioxin victims”. As many as 26,918 gift
packages worth 12.21 billion VND were presented to local needy people and
AO/dioxin victims in the framework of the programme.
The movement "Action month for AO/dioxin
victims” with a total funding of 718 million VND benefited 1,028 people.
Meanwhile, the charity project 'cow bank' has been continuously implemented
in districts and Hoa Binh city, with 41 cows worth 584 million VND given to disadvantaged
households.
Some 21 voluntary blood donation programmes were organized during the
year, collecting 7,361 blood units.
The society provided support for over 54,230 people in the year, practically
contributing to ensuring social security in the locality.
Speaking at the event, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Bui Van Tinh,
who is also the honourary chairman of the provincial Red Cross Society, praised
the organization’s performance in 2019.
He asked the chapter to maintain the above-mentioned programmes, and
continuously coordinate with relevant agencies and sectors in mobilizing donations
from individuals, organisations and sponsors for the locality’s humanitarian
activities.
He also called for more efforts to expand relevant models and initiatives, thus
improving the effectiveness of the organisation’s operation in the coming
time./.
Local people across Hoa Binh province enjoyed the festive spirit of the 2025 Lunar New Year (Tet) with joy, cultural traditions, and heartfelt family gatherings.
During this Lunar New Year (Tet), residents of Vay Nua commune, Da Bac district are joyfully celebrating the arrival of spring with various festive activities. Along the main road of the commune, a newly installed solar-powered streetlight system stands out, completed just before Tet. Funded by Agribank Hoa Binh with a total investment of approximately 80 million VND (over 3,100 USD), the project has already proven beneficial. Not only does it enhance the rural landscape, but it also improves road safety and security, adding to the New Year’s cheer for the people of Vay Nua.
Nestled in Tan Lac district, Van Son commune boasts a breathtaking landscape reminiscent of a serene, poetic painting. Winding roads gracefully embrace the hillsides, enhancing the commune’s natural charm. As spring spreads its vibrant colours, the lives of local people continue to improve day by day.
The trade union of Hoa Binh province’s industrial parks has presented meaningful gifts to workers with difficulties, ensuring that they will have a warm Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.
According to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development's report, in 2024, the appropriate authorities regularly propagated and disseminated forest protection management, forest development, and forest fire prevention and fighting.
The Lunar New Year, At Ty, 2025 is approaching. The gardeners in the peach growing area of Toan Son commune (Da Bac) are busy transporting, bringing spring to every home. Throughout the villages, peaches are grown everywhere, gradually becoming an effective economic model to help the people have a warm and full spring with their families.
