Responding to the directive from the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front on directing, mobilizing, and registering support for people affected by Storm No. 3 (Yagi), the Standing Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front of Tien Giang province has developed a plan and actively deployed this work, promptly delivering gifts to the affected families.
Accordingly, the Party Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front of Tien Giang province sent a document to the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee on the initiative to call for support for the victims of Storm No. 3 in the Northern provinces; launching a campaign among all officials, civil servants, public employees, and armed forces to donate one day’s salary; and encouraging agencies, units, and philanthropists with the need to voluntarily contribute to the Provincial Relief Fund.

Thích Minh Phước, the abbot of Liên Hoa Pagoda in Chợ Gạo district, Tiền Giang province, presents gifts to the poor affected by natural disasters in distant provinces.
As an immediate response, the Tien Giang Provincial Relief Fund has transferred 2 billion VND to the Central Relief Fund to assist people in the North. Following the launch on September 10th, agencies and units actively promoted the campaign, and the duration of this initiative is from September 11th to September 29th.
In the spirit of “sharing and helping those in need,” when natural disasters and floods occurred in various regions and provinces across the country, officials, civil servants, public employees, armed forces, and people from all walks of life in Tien Giang province actively contributed money and gifts to share and support their fellow countrymen. Many philanthropists organized fundraising campaigns and delivered aid directly to the affected areas, demonstrating solidarity and a strong sense of humanity.
** The Standing Committee of the Quang Nam Provincial Party Committee agreed to the proposal of the Party Civil Affairs Committee of the Provincial People’s Committee on providing financial support to the Northern provinces and cities affected by Storm No. 3, with a total budget of 22 billion VND from the provincial budget.
Specifically, Quang Ninh and Hai Phong cities each received 2 billion VND, while 17 other provinces and cities, including Thai Binh, Yen Bai, Hoa Binh, Phu Tho, Cao Bang, Lao Cai, Hai Duong, Lang Son, Bac Giang, Tuyen Quang, Ha Giang, Lai Chau, Thai Nguyen, Bac Ninh, Hung Yen, Vinh Phuc, and Hanoi, each received 1 billion VND.

People in the Northern provinces and cities are heavily affected by natural disasters.
Quang Nam province also contributed 1 billion VND from its budget to the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front to support people in the affected provinces and cities. Quang Nam province established two working groups to visit and provide financial support to the aforementioned provinces and cities.
On the same day, the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Quang Nam province issued a letter appealing to all officials, civil servants, public employees, armed forces, and people from all walks of life in the province to actively contribute to helping the people in the Northern provinces and cities affected by natural disasters to soon overcome their difficulties and stabilize their lives. Donations can be sent to the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Quang Nam province.
Account number: 3761.0.1002234.91049 at the State Treasury of Quang Nam province. Treasury Code: 1961. Contact numbers: 0510.3852556 or 0510.3852553.

Storm No. 3 caused significant damage to people and property.
** Also today (September 10), the Dak Nong Provincial Party Committee launched a fundraising campaign to support people affected by Storm No. 3. Immediately after the launch, the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Dak Nong province registered to contribute 1 billion VND.

Dak Nong Provincial Party Committee launches a fundraising campaign to support people affected by Storm No. 3
Embodying the tradition of solidarity and the spirit of compassion and sharing, the Dak Nong Provincial Party Committee launched a fundraising campaign to support people affected by Storm No. 3. The Provincial Party Committee calls on all strata of the people in the province to join hands and contribute according to their means to assist the people in the affected provinces to overcome their difficulties and recover from the storm and floods. The Provincial Party Committee assigned the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of the province to be the focal point for receiving donations to support the affected people, ensuring timeliness and effectiveness.
Mr. Tran Minh Quan, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Dak Nong province, said that following the appeal of the Presidium of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front and the direction of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee, they are planning a fundraising campaign targeting all strata of the people. Initially, the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee registered to contribute 1 billion VND to support the people affected by Storm No. 3.
“Although our province is still facing challenges, we uphold the tradition of solidarity and mutual support of our nation. Following the direction of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee, the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee calls on all strata of the people in the province to contribute. Those who are more fortunate are encouraged to give more, and those with limited means can contribute within their capacity, even if it’s just a small amount, to support our fellow countrymen in the North affected by natural disasters and floods,” he added.
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