Religions in Dong Nai make practical contributions for social development

10/14/2020

Dong Nai province has a large number of religious followers, accounting for 70% the provincial population.  

Over the past years, local followers of religions have actively joint social movements and programs launched by local authorities, and made practical contributions for socio-economic development, public security and social order in the locality.

During the 2016-2020 period, religious followers in the locality contributed over 134 billion VND for rural development projects including the installment of drainage sewers, camera system, etc.

Regarding to environment protection, 144 residential areas in religious communities have launched action plans with practical activities for environment protection and climate change adaption, contributing to creating clean and green places in localities

Presenting certificates of recommendation to outstanding Catholic groups and individuals for their practical contributions to socio-economic development in the locality during the 2015-2020 tenure

Currently, religious followers in Dong Nai have established 142 educational centers (1 vocational school; 1 primary school; 25 kindergartens and 115 preschool classes that are taking care and providing education for more than 70,000 children in the province).

During the 2016-2020, 41 medical facilities operated by local religions have contributed 77.5 billion VND in healthcare.

In addition, religious followers in the locality have raised funds for building and repairing schools and classes, presenting scholarships to poor pupils and taking care of  orphans and the elders, the disabled people.

PH (dongnai newspaper)