Vietnam Secures VND 7.5 Billion for Child Support with Southern Office Inauguration

The Vietnam Fund for Vietnamese Children has secured commitments of VND 7.5 billion (approximately $300,000 USD) from businesses to bolster support for children facing difficult circumstances across the country. This fundraising effort is a significant step as the fund aims to expand its assistance in the years to come. On September 13-14, the Vietnam Fund for Vietnamese Children officially inaugurated and commenced operations of its representative office in Ho Chi Minh City. The establishment of this southern office is viewed as a strategic move to broaden the social security network in Vietnam's southern region and optimize the coordination and connection of resources. The new office is expected to serve as a robust bridge, closely collaborating with organizations, businesses, and philanthropists to promptly implement practical support programs for vulnerable children. Mr. Dinh Tien Hai, Director of the Vietnam Fund for Vietnamese Children, emphasized that the presence of the southern office, coupled with the steadfast partnership of its corporate donors, serves as a crucial lever for the fund to continue its mission of compassion. He noted that the agreements signed today represent more than just financial figures; they symbolize a resonance of social responsibility, providing support to help children in special and difficult situations nationwide gain better conditions for living, learning, medical care, and comprehensive future development. Specifically, the funding commitments include VND 3 billion from Nhan Tam Wood Company Limited, VND 2.5 billion from An Cuong Wood Joinery Corporation, VND 1 billion from Chubb Life Vietnam Company Limited, and VND 1 billion from AIA Vietnam Company Limited. The collaboration from the business community is deemed vital for ensuring sustainable resources, providing a practical foundation for the fund to maintain continuous support activities for children in special and difficult circumstances. Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Tu, Deputy General Director of Chubb Life Vietnam, stated that the company views business development as intrinsically linked to social responsibility. He described investing in children, the future generation of the nation, as the most humane and sustainable investment the company is committed to pursuing long-term. Through this partnership and funding, the company hopes to create positive change in the lives of these children, offering them opportunities to continue their education, live healthily, and confidently pursue their dreams. He also expressed hope that the story of effective cooperation between businesses and the Vietnam Fund for Vietnamese Children will inspire more partners, customers, and the broader business community to join hands in creating a larger support network, assisting even more disadvantaged children. As of May 2026, children's funds at all levels have mobilized nearly VND 8.8 trillion, supporting over 36 million instances of assistance for children in special and difficult circumstances nationwide. The Vietnam Fund for Vietnamese Children alone has mobilized nearly VND 2 trillion along with hundreds of thousands of tons of in-kind donations to support over 8 million instances of assistance for children in special and difficult circumstances. Currently, out of Vietnam's total child population under 16 of over 25 million, more than 800,000 children (3.2%) are in special circumstances, and over 2 million children (8%) are at risk of falling into such situations, primarily living in poor and near-poor households, requiring further attention from society. Source: Nhan Dan