Ho Chi Minh City launched a fundraising campaign to help people in flood-affected areas.

On the morning of October 3, the Red Cross Society and the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City simultaneously launched programs to call for donations and emergency relief to support people in the Northern and North Central provinces who suffered heavy damage after storm No. 10 and prolonged floods.

According to reports, since mid-August, many consecutive storms have caused serious damage to people, property and infrastructure in the Central and Northern regions. At the ceremony, Mr. Tran Van Tuan, Vice President of the Ho Chi Minh City Red Cross Society, emphasized that the spirit of "mutual love" is a precious tradition, urging the people of the City to join hands to support people in flood-affected areas to overcome difficulties soon.

Ho Chi Minh City launched a fundraising campaign to provide emergency relief to people in provinces affected by natural disasters.

Mr. Nguyen Phuoc Loc, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City also called on all cadres, party members, organizations, businesses and people to actively support, "convey feelings and sharing to the people of the Central and Northern regions", and affirmed that timely coordination will help minimize damage and stabilize people's lives.

Mr. Tran Van Tuan, Vice President of Ho Chi Minh City Red Cross Society launched the ceremony.

According to the Ho Chi Minh City Red Cross, the most urgent necessities needed at this time are processed foods, bottled water, new clothes, blankets, and personal medical supplies. In addition to goods, the program also accepts cash and transfers to support people in repairing their homes, helping students return to school, and building a long-term fund for livestock farming, production, and stabilizing livelihoods.

People stopped their cars to put money in the donation box.

Right at the launching ceremony, many units and donors directly donated money. Artist Nhat Kim Anh contributed 1 billion VND to the people in the storm-hit areas. Tuoi Tre Newspaper also transferred 2 billion VND to support Nghe An and Ha Tinh , allocating a part of the fund to help households whose roofs were blown off or whose houses were damaged.

Donation boxes will be placed in front of the main facilities of the Ho Chi Minh City Red Cross Society.

The Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee further informed that the city has promptly supported Ha Tinh with 10 billion VND, Ninh Binh and Thanh Hoa with 2 billion VND each. The Ho Chi Minh City Youth Union plans to organize a cultural and artistic program to call on artists to participate in support, and at the same time send a working group directly to Nghe An and Ha Tinh from October 7 to survey and provide on-site relief.

Representatives of philanthropists and benefactors presented donations at the ceremony.

Immediately after the meeting, artist Nhat Kim Anh went to the headquarters of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee in Ho Chi Minh City to donate 1 billion VND to people affected by storm No. 10.

The Ho Chi Minh City Red Cross Society is committed to promptly organizing charity trips to transport relief goods to the people in a timely manner. The trust and companionship of the community is a great source of encouragement for the Society to fulfill its humanitarian mission well.

In addition to donating in cash, people and donors can also scan QR Codes to transfer donations.

Mr. Tran Van Tuan affirmed that all funds and relief goods will be received, managed transparently and delivered to people in disaster areas as soon as possible. The Red Cross will organize charity trips to bring relief goods directly to affected localities.

Reception period: From October 3, 2025 to October 31, 2025.

Donate via bank transfer: Account name: HOI CHU THAP DO HCMC. Account number: 1600201452750, at Agribank - Saigon Branch; Transfer content: UNG HO BAO LU 2025.

Donate necessities and cash: Address: Ho Chi Minh City Red Cross Society; Facility 1: No. 201 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Cau Ong Lanh Ward; Facility 2: No. 106 30/4 Street, Phu Loi Ward; Facility 3: No. 68 Le Loi, Vung Tau Ward.

Contact information: Mr. Tran Van Tuan - Vice President in charge of Ho Chi Minh City Red Cross Society: 0988 000 141; Ms. Ha Thi Viet Bac - Vice President of Ho Chi Minh City Red Cross Society: 0982 632 458; Mr. Tran Tan Phong - Head of Communications Department of Ho Chi Minh City Red Cross Society: 0913 787 733.

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/nguoi-tot-viec-tot/tp-ho-chi-minh-phat-dong-quyen-gop-cuu-tro-dong-bao-vung-bao-lu-20251003121401841.htm