Bau Bang's Red Cross Society showcases a legacy in humanitarian efforts

In examining and adhering to Ho Chi Minh's ideology, morality, and style, the Red Cross Associations at all levels within Bau Bang district have implemented numerous commendable practices and effective models, significantly contributing to humanitarian efforts and social security in the community. 

Humanity at its core, sharing through actions

The Bau Bang District Red Cross Society currently comprises 8 associations, 66 branches, and 197 groups, boasting over 5,000 members. Recognizing the importance of learning from and emulating Uncle Ho as a fundamental and ongoing endeavor, the association at all levels has diligently organized and executed this initiative, ensuring that 100% of members are informed and fully comprehend the content of Directive 05.

Beyond mere propaganda and education, the principles of following Uncle Ho have been translated into emulation criteria linked to various programs, movements, and campaigns, and have been integrated into all humanitarian activities of the association. Ms. Vu Thi Kim Loan, Vice President of the Bau Bang District Red Cross Association, asserts that the association has actualized the learning and following of Uncle Ho through concrete models, steering clear of superficiality and mere accomplishments.

Each year, all district Red Cross organizations have successfully fulfilled their responsibilities, with no underperforming units. The objectives outlined in resolutions and plans have been achieved and surpassed. Notably, in recent years, district Red Cross Associations at all levels have effectively conducted numerous initiatives aimed at supporting the impoverished and those facing hardships, fostering a spirit of communal solidarity.

The program "Each organization, each individual is associated with a humanitarian address" stands out for its facilitation of connections between philanthropists and 106 humanitarian addresses that receive consistent monthly support, amounting to nearly 1.5 billion VND. At the district level alone, resources exceeding 300 million VND have been mobilized for the long-term support of 16 humanitarian addresses. Beyond periodic assistance, associations at all levels have also coordinated the distribution of 43 livelihood packages to individuals, valued at nearly 300 million VND. These contributions transcend mere material gifts; they carry significant long-term implications, empowering individuals with the means to enhance their economic circumstances and pursue sustainable pathways out of poverty.

Simultaneously, efforts to support academically diligent yet economically disadvantaged students have been prioritized. Over the past decade, the association at various levels has successfully mobilized resources to award 526 scholarships totaling nearly 600 million VND and has provided gifts to 2,337 impoverished students valued at over 380 million VND. Additionally, the association conducted a survey and recommended that the provincial Red Cross extend scholarship support to 115 underprivileged students, amounting to more than 1.4 billion VND.

The "Support to School" program has notably assisted numerous students facing challenging circumstances in continuing their education, preventing them from having to abandon their studies due to financial constraints. Simultaneously, it has contributed to the development of a knowledgeable and responsible human resource for the community.

Accountability and empathy 

It can be asserted that the study and emulation of Uncle Ho within the Bau Bang District Red Cross Society have genuinely proliferated, establishing a framework for all humanitarian programs and initiatives. Associations at every level have consistently strengthened and developed an increasingly robust, cohesive organization that is closely connected to the community and accountable to the public.

Ms. Vu Thi Kim Loan stated, “Building on the results achieved, in the near future, the Red Cross Associations in various regions will persist in advancing the implementation of Directive 05 from the Politburo, innovating the content and methods of operation, enhancing the effectiveness of humanitarian and charitable efforts, and reaffirming their central role in local humanitarian activities.”

Furthermore, the Red Cross at the grassroots level will persist in mobilizing resources to construct Red Cross houses for impoverished members, organize medical examination and treatment initiatives, provide free medications to those in need, and maintain and enhance the quality of programs such as "Humanitarian Month," "Tet for the Poor," and "Zero-VND Market." Simultaneously, it will promote the voluntary blood donation movement, striving to meet and exceed established targets. Through unwavering efforts, the Red Cross Society at all levels in Bau Bang district is progressively affirming its role as a humanitarian bridge and a communal haven of compassion, collaborating with the government to ensure the well-being of both the material and spiritual lives of the populace while effectively implementing social security and humanitarian policies within the district.

Reported by Ngoc Nhu - Phu Hao - Translated by Vi Bao