New Zealand announced a package to support Vietnam’s recovery after the pandemic

This package includes NZD 1 million for medical supplies deployed through UNICEF Vietnam and NZD 1 million focusing on livelihood restoration for disadvantaged communities in Vietnam through the organization. CARE International in Vietnam and Oxfam in Vietnam, according to the New Zealand Embassy in Vietnam.

New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam Tredene Dobson (centre) presents a support package worth NZD 2 million from Aotearoa New Zealand to help Vietnam recover from the Covid-19 pandemic to Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam Nguyen Minh Vu New zealand embassy

Speaking at the event, Ambassador Dobson shared: “The project applies both approaches to target recovery after the Covid-19 pandemic. On the one hand, Vietnam is still continuing to respond to the pandemic, and that is why Aotearoa New Zealand is working with UNICEF to provide medical equipment to localities that need to continue to respond safely and effectively. with Covid-19. At the same time, in the face of the great impact of the pandemic on the economy and after consultation with the Government of Vietnam, we want to make sure that this project will also contribute to supporting the livelihood restoration of the people. Vietnam’s most vulnerable communities, both in big cities as well as in rural areas, are currently being hit hard by the pandemic.

“In close collaboration with trusted partners, I hope this comprehensive approach will contribute to a robust post-pandemic recovery path. More than ever, we need to act quickly towards the common goal of supporting a strong, prosperous and sustainable Vietnam,” emphasized Ambassador Dobson.

According to the New Zealand Embassy, ​​projects implemented by CARE International in Vietnam and Oxfam in Vietnam will support a total of 5,400 people negatively affected by the pandemic. Most of the support package will go directly to women, disabled people and minority communities currently living in the city. Ho Chi MinhBinh Duong, Quang Tri and Ha Giang.

Over the past two years, the New Zealand Embassy in Vietnam has collaborated with local partners to successfully implement many projects to help Vietnam respond to the pandemic. The total value of humanitarian assistance projects is about NZD 270,000, thereby supporting female workers in many professions, children with disabilities and the deaf community in Vietnam.