Special gifts from Nghe An province sent to flood victims in the North.

In mid-September, long lines of vehicles overflowing with the heartfelt support of the people of Nghe An province were heading north – where people in many provinces were struggling to overcome the severe consequences of the historic floods.

Among those long lines of vehicles were some very special gifts, things that the people in the flood-stricken central region understood how much their compatriots in the northern provinces needed after the devastating floods.

1,500 bags of relief medicine from Nghe An are on their way to flood-affected people (Photo: Thanh Hai).

Late on September 15th, 1,500 bags of relief medicine were sent by the Nghe An Provincial Young Doctors Association via passenger bus to flood victims in the North. Each bag contains 12 types of medicine, packaged with specific instructions for use printed on the outside.

Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hai, Chairman of the Young Doctors Association of Nghe An province, said that after battling storms and floods, in conditions of food shortages and inadequate hygiene, people in flood-affected areas will face many health risks. Therefore, common medicines are especially useful for them at this time.

"Each medicine bag contains 12 types of medicine, treating colds, coughs, stomach aches, skin diseases, electrolytes, etc., along with medical supplies such as cotton, bandages, and antiseptic. We hope that with this small gift, people will have their health ensured, and together overcome the consequences of the storms and floods, and stabilize their lives soon," Mr. Hai informed.

After spending two days directly present at eight severely damaged areas in Yen Bai province, the relief team from Son Hai commune's Farmers' Association (Quynh Luu district, Nghe An province) returned and began preparing for their second relief trip.

Hoes, shovels, and other essential tools for reconstruction and disaster relief efforts (Photo: Bui Thao).

Ms. Bui Thi Thao, Chairwoman of the Farmers' Association of Son Hai commune, shared: "We shed tears when we directly witnessed the suffering and losses of our people. There are households whose houses are still covered in mud, with nothing left of their possessions, not knowing where to start their lives again."

Among the relief items donated by the people of Son Hai, there were 80 carefully assembled hoes and shovels, 40 rice cookers, 40 electric kettles, 40 mini gas stoves, 200 pairs of sandals, and many basins and baskets... Notably, 1,000 vacuum-packed, canned braised fish portions and 1,000 notebooks for all grade levels were also handed directly to the people.

Regarding the special gifts from the delegation, Ms. Thao shared that, with many years of experience in flood relief work, she knows what the people here need.

According to Ms. Thao, during the floods, local authorities, political and social organizations, and charitable groups deployed emergency relief efforts, ensuring that no one in the flooded areas went hungry. But after the floods subsided and the water receded, each family had to clean up their houses, restore production, and stabilize their lives. Every item—a hoe, a shovel, a rice cooker, a gas stove, books for students to study—was essential.

Essential items for post-flood life were prepared by the Son Hai Commune Farmers' Association and sent to flood victims in the northern provinces (Photo: Bui Thao).

"Right from the start of the campaign to support the people, we discussed and focused on helping them rebuild and stabilize their lives after the flood. When hoes and shovels were brought to the collection point, members of the farmers' association and branch associations cut bamboo and attached handles so that people could use them immediately upon receiving them."

"Going directly to the people and witnessing how carefully they cherished each shovel, each pot, each box of braised fish... we were truly moved and happy that our kindness and compassion reached the flood-affected people in a timely and practical way," Ms. Thao confided.

According to statistics from the Nghe An Provincial Fatherland Front, as of 9:00 AM on September 16th, the unit had received donations totaling 40.5 billion VND, including cash and goods converted into monetary value. All of this money and goods has been and is being transported to the northern provinces affected by the recent historic storms and floods.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/an-sinh/nhung-mon-qua-dac-biet-tu-xu-nghe-gui-dong-bao-vung-lu-phia-bac-20240916105310789.htm