Hanoi, April 23 -- The Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS) aims to mobilise at least 500 billion VND (nearly 19 million USD) for nationwide humanitarian activities during Humanitarian Month 2026, heard a press briefing in Hanoi on April 23.

The programme will be rolled out nationwide, focusing on improving the sustainability, transparency and efficiency of humanitarian efforts.

VRCS Vice President and General Secretary Nguyen Hai Anh said the Humanitarian Month, first piloted in 2018 and expanded nationwide in 2021, has become a peak period for humanitarian engagement, helping spread compassion across society. Between 2021 and 2025, the initiative mobilised over 3.1 trillion VND, supporting more than 6.6 million disadvantaged people, highl...