600 million USD mobilized for poor people over 3 years
(VOVWORLD) - More than 600 million USD has been raised for the poor in Vietnam over the past 3 years, according to a meeting to review the “Fund for the Poor” drive from 2017 to 2019.
Tran Thanh Man, President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front,speaks at the meeting to review 3 years of the “Fund for the Poor”, December 23, 2019. |
Participants said that donations contributed to meeting the national targets on poverty reduction and sustainable development and demonstrated Vietnam’s tradition of mutual support and national unity.
“The money has been used to build houses, generate jobs, help the poor in their production and business, and fund children’s education. Employment and education are the key to sustainable poverty reduction,” said Tran Thanh Man, President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front.