Canada helps storm victims in central region
The Embassy of Canadian announced today a grant of VND 3,05 billion (equivalent to CAN $200,000) in response to the needs of localities affected by typhoon Pabuk (Storm No 2).
The grant will be disbursed through the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives, to help restore production; repair and rebuild houses and small social welfare infrastructure in provinces most affected by the typhoon in the Central Vietnam, said the Embassy.
In December 2006, the Embassy of Canada also granted CAN $200,000 through the Canada Fund to help victims of typhoon Xangsane in Da Nang City, Thua Thien Hue and Quang Nam Provinces.
The Canada Fund was established by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and is administered by the Canadian Embassy in Hanoi to strengthen local communities by supporting small, but innovative development projects.
Since 1991, it has supported over 400 projects in various sectors of mainly local and non governmental groups in Vietnam.
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