Phnom Penh (VNA) – The General Associationof Vietnamese Cambodians on October 31launched a campaign to raise funds for flood-hit residents in northernmountainous and north central provinces of the home country.
The launching ceremony was attended by staff membersof the Vietnamese Embassy, leaders of the association as well as representativesof Vietnamese businesses, donors and overseas Vietnamese in Cambodia.
Chau Van Chi, Chairman of the General Association ofVietnamese Cambodians, called on the participants to donate money to aidaffected people, helping them to overcome flood consequences and stabilisetheir lives.
In response to the call, about 4,500 USD was raised atthe ceremony to support flood-affected localities. The association willcontinue receiving donations in the time to come.
On October 20, the Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia alsocalled for donations to support flood victims, with its staff and members of representativeagencies donated at least one-day salary.
Continuous downpours from October 10 triggered floodsand landslides in Vietnam’s northern and north central regions, causing hugelosses in humans and property.
Up to 75 people were killed, 38 injured and 28 otherswent missing. More than 2,600 households were forced to evacuate.-VNA