The Human Act Prize 2024 has begun with the theme 'constructive community', aiming to recognise and celebrate the dedication and commitment of individuals and organisations working for communities throughout the country.
Typhoon Yagi is the most powerful storm to hit mainland Việt Nam in 70 years. The typhoon, along with the severe flooding and landslides caused by heavy downpours in its wake, has left 329 people dead and missing in 26 northern localities, while economic damages have reached upwards of US$2.5 billion and counting.
The aid consists of new, unused items worth approximately US$116,000, including 3,000 flashlights, 3,000 cooking sets, 3,000 household water filters, 3,000 clean water containers, and 6,000 Song Long 22-litre plastic buckets.
To help Việt Nam recover, countries and many international organisations have promptly provided financial aid, equipment, essential supplies, and expert assistance.
A total of 40 water purifiers and 200 multi-purpose plastic tarpaulins, with a total value of more than VNĐ3 billion (US$124,096) were delivered to Yên Bái northern mountainous province on Sunday.
The SDC is also arranging to send relief supplies, including 300 family tents and two water distribution systems capable of serving 10,000 people. In the immediate term, the SDC is liaising with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to deliver essential goods financed by Switzerland to the affected areas.
In addition to transporting relief supplies, the helicopter's crew are prepared to deliver emergency services in case they encounter people in distress needing assistance.
