(kontumtv.vn) – In recent times, the Red Cross Associations at all levels in the province have carried out many meaningful activities, promoting their core and bridging roles in humanitarian relief activities. Thereby, helping many people in difficult circumstances.

With the coordination of sectors, levels, and associations, the Red Cross Association at all levels in Kon Tum has built a widespread system of members and volunteers. The province currently has 20,000 members and 649 Red Cross volunteers. This is the core force participating in activities organized by the Association and actively mobilizing support from organizations, individuals, and benefactors. Implementing the campaign "Each organization, each individual is associated with a humanitarian address", currently the Red Cross Association at all levels in the province has helped 192 humanitarian addresses with more than 1,150 people. Each address supports 200 - 500,000 VND/month. Ms. Vo Thi My Thanh, President of the Kon Tum City Red Cross Society said: " Regarding humanitarian and charitable work, if we want to do well, we must first do it from our heart. If we want to introduce addresses to donors, we must survey, make a list, and then see what the needs of their households are. We will introduce them to donors, through the Red Cross Society as a bridge for donors to come down and give directly to the households."

Mr. Nguyen Hong Mong in TDP 6, Duy Tan Ward, Kon Tum City said: " Seeing the humanitarian work of the Red Cross Society every year is done very well, the kindness is shared with families in difficulty , compassion is spread in the community. Brothers and sisters, they reflect in this group, that group knows that in their ward there are difficult circumstances, after finding out, they also post to ask for help, mobilize friends on social networks, acquaintances."

Her husband died early, Ms. Y B'loi in Kon Mo Nay Ko Tu 1 village, Dak Bla commune, Kon Tum city, single-handedly raised two disabled children; the youngest son has cerebral palsy and is bedridden. Being a poor household, her unstable job has caused her family to have difficulties upon difficulties. However, Ms. Y B'loi always exudes an optimistic spirit. This is partly thanks to the fact that the family has always received regular encouragement, visits, and support from Red Cross officials at all levels in taking care of their children. Ms. Y B'loi emotionally shared: "I don't know what else to say, since 2012 the Red Cross has been helping with things like instant noodles, rice, food, MSG, sugar, and giving them every month. I thank the Red Cross very much, it also gives me a better spirit to take better care of my paralyzed child like this, to love him more, to miss him more."

The family of Ms. Ho Thi Tu in TDP 2, Duy Tan Ward, Kon Tum City has been assigned a humanitarian address by the Red Cross of Duy Tan Ward, Kon Tum City since August 2024, with a support level of 200,000 VND/month. Ms. Ho Thi Tu's situation is very difficult. Colon cancer has eroded her health, spirit and property. Currently, she has to live with her nephew. The support of the humanitarian address has given her more motivation to fight the disease. Ms. Ho Thi Tu said: " I have been sick for 7 years, to be honest, I sold all my house to treat the disease but the Red Cross of the ward and superiors still helped me with 200,000 VND/ month. Now I also try to overcome that difficulty, thanks to the Red Cross for their help, the ward also helps, and the neighbors here help."

Voluntary blood donation in the province has been maintained and implemented well, contributing to bringing life and hope to thousands of patients. From 2023 to present, the whole province has organized 57 voluntary blood donation campaigns, receiving more than 9,790 units of blood.

The Red Cross's humanitarian programs and activities are of great significance, contributing to supporting the poor and disadvantaged to improve their lives. Thereby, spreading the spirit of charity widely, attracting the support of organizations and individuals to improve social security work in the locality./.

Cat Tien – Son Tien