On September 10, the State Audit Office of Vietnam (SAV) Trade Union organized a ceremony to raise funds for people affected by the third storm of the year, with the participation of all officials, civil servants, public employees, and laborers of SAV.
Leaders of SAV and a large number of its public employees attended the ceremony. Photo: N. LOC
The ceremony was attended by Mr. Ngo Van Tuan, Auditor General of SAV, and his deputies: Mr. Nguyen Tuan Anh, Ms. Doan Anh Tho, and Ms. Ha Thi My Dung. Leaders of SAV’s units and its public employees also participated in this meaningful event.
The ceremony was held both online and offline at SAV’s headquarters (116 Nguyen Chanh, Cau Giay, Hanoi) and the regional offices.
Mr. Tran Kim Loc, President of SAV Trade Union, delivers a speech at the ceremony. Photo: N. LOC
In his speech, Mr. Tran Kim Loc, President of SAV Trade Union, said that the recent third storm had caused severe damage to the Northern provinces and cities. Many people lost their lives or went missing, and numerous houses were flooded, collapsed, or damaged. The storm and floods also destroyed a large number of crops, livestock, and aquaculture; damaged roads and bridges; and isolated many residential areas.
Leaders of SAV donate to support people affected by the third storm. Photo: N. LOC
With the spirit of solidarity and a desire to help fellow citizens overcome the consequences of the storm, SAV Trade Union organized this ceremony to call for donations from all officials, civil servants, public employees, and laborers of SAV. The suggested minimum donation is one day’s salary.
“On behalf of the organizing committee, I sincerely call for the active and enthusiastic participation of all delegates and employees of SAV,” appealed Mr. Tran Kim Loc, President of SAV Trade Union.
At the ceremony, leaders of SAV and all its employees directly contributed to supporting people affected by the storm and natural disasters.
Leaders and employees of SAV’s units donate to support people affected by the third storm. Photo: N. LOC
According to initial statistics, SAV Trade Union has received VND 1,086 million. This entire amount will be transferred to the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee on the afternoon of September 10 to promptly support people affected by the storm and floods.
In addition to direct donations at the ceremony, SAV Trade Union will continue to receive support and contributions from collectives and individuals until September 20, 2024.
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