Petroleum sector contributes over VND113 billion to build 2,161 solidarity houses
Monday, 07/10/2024 15:29 (GMT+7)
In response to the call from Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to launch a nationwide campaign to "eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses," the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam) and its subsidiaries actively supported the construction of over 3,100 solidarity houses for the poor across the country from 2021 to 2023, with a total contribution of up to VND160 billion.
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| Tran Quang Dung, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of Petrovietnam, along with local leaders and residents, breaks ground on the construction of a solidarity houses in Dai Cuong commune, Dai Loc district, Quang Nam province. (Photo: hanoimoi.vn) |
As of September 2024, Petrovietnam and its affiliates have donated VND113.84 billion to build 2,161 solidarity houses for the poor in many provinces such as Cao Bang, Gia Lai, Ha Nam, Hoa Binh, Hai Duong, Tra Vinh, Ca Mau, Yen Bai, Can Tho, Kien Giang, Nghe An, Lam Dong and Hau Giang.
This initiative has gained even more significance in the context of recent natural disasters and storms, which left many people homeless. With government approval, Petrovietnam partnered with local authorities to rebuild the Kho Vang village community in Coc Lau commune, Lao Cai province, an area heavily affected by the historic third storm.
In the spirit of solidarity and empathy with people across the country, the corporation and its subsidiaries have allocated VND138 billion for social welfare from 2024 to 2025, to sponsor the construction of 2,760 solidarity houses for the poor.
Alongside fundraising and contributions from welfare funds, petroleum workers have volunteered extra time on "Saturday Charity Days" to add to the corporation’s social welfare fund. These activities have created a strong ripple effect across oil and gas projects and factories nationwide./.
Compiled by BTA