Vietnam Red Cross Society calls for support to earthquake victims in Turkey, Syria

The Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRC) is calling for joint efforts in support of the people hit by the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Red CrossSociety (VRC) is calling for joint efforts in support of the people hit by the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria on February 6.

The VRC’s campaign responds to the appeal by the  International Red Cross and Red CrescentMovement, targeting people from all social strata.

As of February 17, the natural disaster killed morethan 45,000, with the number of the injured expected to rise in the time ahead,making it one of the strongest earthquakes over the past nearly century.

The Vietnamese Government has sent two search andrescue teams to the earthquake sites.

The donations should be sent to the VRC’s headquartersat 82 Nguyen Du, Hanoi. Phone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Mobilenumber: 0912.544.050. Email: [e-mail].

Its representative office in the southern region is alsoavailable for the donations, at 201 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, District 1, Ho ChiMinh City. Phonei: 0283.8391271; Fax: [phone]. Mobile number:0913.847.027. Email: [e-mail].

Apart from bank accounts, the association has openedan app named “Thien Nguyen” to serve the campaign, which will last until May 30./.

VNA