Over VND 5 billion (US$223,000) has been raised to support HIV/ AIDS patients at an arts programme held in Hanoi on December 3 under the theme ‘Arms of Compassion’.
The event was co-organised by the Ministry of Health and the Hanoi Municipal People’s Committee in response to the National Action Month to for HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control.
In addition to songs and dances, the programme also touched audiences through several short reports on the daily life of HIV sufferers.
Conveying a message of ‘Sharing compassion, building trust in life’, the fundraising programme has received valuable contributions from hundreds of benefactors and international organisations at home and abroad to support thousands of those who are fighting the epidemic.
On the occasion, 15 saving books, worth VND 10 million (US$445) each, were presented to 15 disadvantaged children living with HIV from eight cities and provinces.
People can continue to make donations to the programme by sending a text message reading ‘VTNA’ to 1408. Each message will contribute VND 16,000 to help children living with HIV/AIDS overcome difficulties in life and integrate into the community.
VND 5 billion raised to support HIV/ AIDS patients
Over VND 5 billion (US$223,000) has been raised to support HIV/ AIDS patients at an arts programme held in Hanoi on December 3 under the theme ‘Arms of Compassion’.
Source: Nhan Dan
