Overseas Vietnamese Community Rallies to Support Flood Relief Efforts

The Vietnamese community in Japan has come together to provide support to those affected by recent natural disasters in Vietnam. This is one of the first supports sent by overseas Vietnamese through the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese to join hands with compatriots in the country to overcome the consequences of natural disasters.

Donations and Fundraising Efforts

The Kansai Vietnamese Women’s Association and Cay Tre Vietnamese Language School have donated 1 ton of rice to support those in need. Mr. Vu Hoang Duc, Chairman of the Vietnam – Japan Economic Cooperation Promotion Association, coordinated with the Vietnamese Consulate General in Osaka to send a donation from the Association’s Executive Committee.

The Vietnam Japan International Exchange Organization (FAVIJA) has launched a fundraising campaign to support people affected by storms and floods. On September 15, FAVIJA will organize two community football tournaments in the Chubu region (Shizuoka province) and the Kyushu region (Fukuoka province), with charity donation boxes on the main stage to support people affected by natural disasters in Vietnam. Each member of FAVIJA across Japan has donated at least 1,000 Japanese yen.

Upcoming Relief Efforts

From September 19-21, 2024, the FAVIJA delegation will return to Vietnam to directly provide support to some people in difficulty affected by typhoon Yagi. Mr. Nguyen Hong Son, President of the Federation of Vietnamese Associations in Japan, expressed his gratitude for the immediate response from associations, businesses, and individuals in Japan.

Mr. Son affirmed that the Federation of Vietnamese Associations in Japan will continue the campaign to call for long-term support for localities in the affected areas. With the spirit of mutual love and support, the Federation hopes to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by the storm and flood.

A Message of Hope and Support

Mr. Nguyen Hong Son hopes that with the cooperation of businesses, entrepreneurs, and the entire Vietnamese community in Japan, those affected by the storm and flood will feel warmer and quickly overcome hardship and pain to return to normal life. These first meaningful actions demonstrate the strong bond between the Vietnamese community in Japan and those in need back home.