The Rural Society of the Republic of Korea (RoK) has supported two rural communes in the southern province of Tien Giang , to improve local people’s living conditions.
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| A rice field in Cai Lay District, Tien Giang |
This is part of a project funded by the RoK’s Cultural Institute, which aims to carry out charity activities in the province.
In the framework of the project, the society assisted in building two libraries, in Tan Thanh commune in Cai Be district and Binh Nhi commune in Go Cong Tay District, with a total fund of VND500 million (USD24,000).
Each library has been equipped with more than 500 books, chairs and desks, and workrooms with the aim of providing more opportunities to the local people to learn.
The society has also provided VND100 million (USD4,800) to poor households in these communes to help them develop poultry breeding to raise their income.