The event was jointly organised by the Viet Nam Disaster and Dike Management Authority under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, the US Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, and Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in Viet Nam.
In response to heavy losses caused by recent natural disasters, the US Government approved an emergency aid package worth 1.25 million USD (around 32 billion VND), channelled through CRS in Viet Nam, to support affected localities, including Quang Ngai, Gia Lai and Dak Lak.
Consul General Melissa Anne Brown presented the aid to Nguyen Van Tien, deputy director of the authority. At the ceremony, Gia Lai province received support valued at approximately 4.27 billion VND.
Addressing the event, Tien expressed sincere appreciation to the US Government and people, as well as CRS, for their timely and practical support, noting that the assistance would help disaster-hit communities overcome difficulties and stabilise their livelihoods.
Following the ceremony, the working delegation and local leaders visited beneficiaries, offered encouragement, and inspected the implementation of the aid programme in Tuy Phuoc Dong commune, Gia Lai province.
