Sun Life contributes more than 2.2 billion VND with the Vietnam Red Cross Society for storm relief

In response to the recent series of storms causing severe flooding and adverse weather conditions, affecting thousands of households, businesses and schools in Vietnam, Sun Life Financial Inc. has announced a donation of more than VND2.2 billion to support communities affected by storms and floods through the Vietnam Red Cross Society.

Sun Life Group CEO Kevin Strain came to Vietnam to donate support to people affected by storms and floods in the Central region in 2022 through the Vietnam Red Cross Society . (Source: Sun Life Vietnam)

“Consecutive storms have caused devastating consequences in Vietnam. At Sun Life, we are committed to standing by our clients, employees, financial advisors and communities affected by these natural disasters. In 2024, we supported 500 households, providing livelihoods, clean water and essential resources to those affected by Typhoon Yagi . This year, we reaffirm Sun Life’s commitment to Vietnam by continuing to support communities in recovering and rebuilding after natural disasters,” said Randy Lianngara, President, Sun Life Emerging Markets.

The Red Cross has promptly conducted surveys in the affected areas to develop the most practical and effective support plan. This support will focus on providing clean water (water purifiers) and learning equipment (computers) to schools devastated by storms and floods, helping students quickly catch up with their learning progress.

Sun Life Vietnam CEO, Ms. Lay Hoon Tan, also shared: “We stand with the group in our commitment to provide essential resources and support during this difficult time. In collaboration with the Vietnam Red Cross Society, Sun Life Vietnam is working quickly and diligently to provide learning equipment and clean water to students at schools affected by the storm. We hope this support will contribute to bringing a brighter future for students.”

Specific support activities will be deployed by the Red Cross in the coming days, with close coordination with Sun Life Vietnam, to ensure that the support reaches the right place in need in the fastest and most effective time.

Mr. Vu Thanh Luu, Vice President of the Vietnam Red Cross Society, said: “In recent years, Sun Life and the Vietnam Red Cross Society have had many cooperation projects to provide necessary and timely support to the community, from helping people in the Central region overcome the 2022 storm and flood, supporting the livelihoods of households affected by Typhoon Yagi in 2024, or projects to donate books to school libraries across the country... This year, with this support, the Red Cross Society and Sun Life hope to be able to promptly help schools partially restore their facilities, so that students can continue their studies in the best conditions.”

Sun Life has participated in many projects to donate books to school libraries across the country. (Source: Sun Life Vietnam)

Over the years, Sun Life Vietnam has actively participated in many community support activities, in addition to disaster relief activities, there are also projects sponsoring education and health care programs, bringing benefits to thousands of people such as cooperating with Saigon Heat and Beyond Sport to open Sun Life Sport Space, accompanying Saigon Heat to implement the High Hoop Festival program for children, contributing financial education books to school libraries...

Source: https://baoquocte.vn/sun-life-dong-gop-hon-22-ty-dong-cung-hoi-chu-thap-do-viet-nam-cuu-tro-sau-bao-334087.html