The organization’s latest report noted that as of 20:00 hours (local time) this Tuesday, over 2 million donations had been received in the bank account set up for this purpose, totaling 410.6 billion VND (approximately 15.5 million dollars).

These gestures are not only a demonstration of support for the Cuban people, but also a vivid proof of the unity, mutual friendship, and loyalty that unites both countries, the humanitarian social organization noted on its Facebook profile.

The organization itself underscored that “every message of love had an impact on achieving these heartwarming figures” and, in a separate post, affirmed that “the journey continues: may Cuba clearly feel Vietnam’s friendship.”

Intending to raise 65 billion dong (2,470,000 dollars), the campaign began on August 13, commemorating Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro’s 99th birthday, in the context of the Vietnam-Cuba Friendship Year and the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

However, it reached the initially proposed goal just 30 hours after its launch.

Nguyen Hai Anh, acting president of the Vietnam Red Cross Society, stated that this is the first time that an international campaign promoted by the Vietnam Red Cross Society has reached such a magnitude, both in terms of funds raised and number of participants.

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