US NGOs Support Persons with Disabilities in Hai Phong in Improving Living Conditions

According to the Hai Phong Union of Friendship Organizations, 100 wheelchairs sponsored by two US non-governmental organizations have been donated to disadvantaged persons with disabilities in An Hai Ward and Phu Lien Ward (Hai Phong City), helping support their mobility and daily activities.
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On May 23, the People’s Committee of An Hai Ward, in coordination with the Hai Phong Center for Friendship Cooperation (under the Hai Phong Union of Friendship Organizations), organized a ceremony to present 50 wheelchairs to disadvantaged persons with disabilities in the locality. The program received sponsorship from Giving It Back To Kids and Free Wheelchair Mission (United States).

At the event, representatives of the coordinating units provided guidance on the safe use of wheelchairs and introduced features that support daily living activities.

Do Thi Hai Yen, Director of the Hai Phong Center for Friendship Cooperation, said that the wheelchairs would help persons with disabilities travel more conveniently in their daily lives and increase opportunities for community integration.

Leaders of Phu Lien Ward (Hai Phong City), together with representatives of the Hai Phong Center for Friendship Cooperation, present wheelchairs to local persons with disabilities. (Photo: Hai Phong City Information Portal)
Leaders of Phu Lien Ward (Hai Phong City), together with representatives of the Hai Phong Center for Friendship Cooperation, present wheelchairs to local persons with disabilities. (Photo: Hai Phong City Portal)

Earlier, on May 22, the People’s Committee of Phu Lien Ward also coordinated with the Hai Phong Center for Friendship Cooperation to present 50 wheelchairs to disadvantaged persons with disabilities in the locality, funded by the two aforementioned US non-governmental organizations.

Tran Quang Hung, Standing Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Phu Lien Ward, expressed appreciation to the sponsoring organizations for accompanying the locality in social welfare efforts and supporting vulnerable groups in improving their living conditions.

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