Phụ Nữ (Woman) newspaper and New Zealand goat milk formula maker organise a charity event at the Tam Bình Social Welfare Centre for Children in HCM City’s Thủ Đức District. — Photo courtesy of Woman newspaper. Viet Nam News HCM CITY — A charity programme called Giving Mother’s Love has helped turn into reality some of the dreams of children living in 11 social welfare centres and shelters in HCM City. Đoàn Nhật Minh from the central city of Đà Nẵng, who lives in Tam Bình Social Welfare Centre for Children in Thủ Đức District, wore the uniform of a firefighter and spoke about his dream of becoming a firefighter or rescuer after watching his hometown become flooded on television. The programme also took him to an amusement arcade for children, where one of the attractions was simulation by visitors of many different occupations. Đinh Thị Hoài … [Read more...] about Charity programme makes disadvantaged children’s dreams come true
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Dozens feared killed in Karachi heatwave: Charity
KARACHI: Dozens of people are feared to have died in a heatwave gripping Pakistan's largest city Karachi this week, a charity in the sprawling metropolis said Tuesday (May 22), as temperatures hit 42 degrees Celsius (108 degrees Fahrenheit). Pakistanis cool off at a beach as the country's largest city, Karachi, swelters in temperatures of 42 degrees Celsius AFP/RIZWAN TABASSUM The non-profit Edhi Foundation said scores may have been killed by the sweltering weather, with double the usual number of bodies sent to the city's morgues in recent days. "We have received 180 dead bodies in the last four days which is more than double of what we receive normally," said Faisal Edhi, head of the welfare organisation which oversees a variety of public health projects -- including morgues and ambulance services. "The majority of these were sudden deaths because of the heatwave as claimed by their relatives, which we cannot independently verify." The provincial government in Sindh … [Read more...] about Dozens feared killed in Karachi heatwave: Charity
Saigon charity box restores Facebookers’ faith in humankind
The image of a charity money box in the heart of Saigon has gone viral in recent days and drawn positive comments from many Facebookers for being a “beautiful and humanitarian” act. The money box, which currently stands on a street corner in District 10, was the brainchild of the district’s general clinic and aims to lend a helping hand to poor people and street children who are struggling to buy food. The charity box has been in place for nearly two months, and receives cash contributions from staff at the clinic and generous passers-by who fill it with small change, mainly VND5,000 ($0.21) notes. Charity money boxes are not uncommon in Vietnam’s largest city and can be found everywhere from schools and hospitals to medical centers and supermarket, but only call for contributions for general purposes. The thing that makes the box at 202 To Hien Thanh Street stand out and raise a storm on social media is a small sign stuck on the side, which reads: … [Read more...] about Saigon charity box restores Facebookers’ faith in humankind
Charity programme supports poor students in Ninh Binh
300 bicycles were presented to poor children in Hoa Lu district (Source: thesaigontimes.vn) Ninh Binh (VNA) – The Department of Education and Training of the Red River Delta province of Ninh Binh and Ho Chi Minh City’s 2030 Business Club under the Saigon Times jointly held a charity caravan programme in Hoa Lu district on May 1 to raise funds for local students. The programme, the 13th of its kind, drew the participation of representatives from more than 80 enterprises and a large number of local students and parents. It was part of activities marking the 1050th founding anniversary of Dai Co Viet, the first centralized feudal state of Vietnam with its capital in Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh province. At the event, the 2030 Business Club presented 300 bicycles and 1,000 gift packages to poor students with good academic performances in Hoa Lu district. Phan Huong Giang, vice standing president of the club, said that the programme aims to support children in mountainous and … [Read more...] about Charity programme supports poor students in Ninh Binh
Swing for the Kids to auction one and only items for charity
Specifically, as part of Swing for the Kids 2018, the items to be auctioned during the course of the online fundraising event include: Swing for the Kids will auction a Newcastle United worn and signed jersey 01 Newcastle United worn jersey from the 2008-2009 season signed by the players and the team coaches In 2011, an anonymous benefactor bid $2,185 for the Newcastle United jesrsey and regifted it to the Swing for the Kids’ organising committee in 2017 so that it could find a new owner. Swing for the Kids will auction a Heineken ball signed by legendary Dutch midfielder Clarence Seedorf A Heineken ball signed by Clarence Seedorf Swing for the Kids will auction another ball signed by football legends Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes A ball signed by Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes Currently, Ryan Giggs is the most decorated player in football history with 13 Premier League gold medals. He holds the key position as Football Director, accompanied by two-time … [Read more...] about Swing for the Kids to auction one and only items for charity