Buddhist pagoda in Tien Giang sends supports to disadvantaged people during Covid-19 pandemic

04/09/2020

Venerable Nun Abbess of Nam An pagoda located in Vinh Kim commune of Tien Giang province’s Chau Thanh district Thích Nữ Như Nguyên held on April 5a charitable program for presenting supports to local disadvantaged people during the Covid-19 pandemic.  

During the program, Venerable Nun Thích Nữ Như Nguyên handed over 800 big water bottles and 50 gift sets containing rice, noodles and necessities to the disadvantaged who are low-income people or street venders in the locality.

The charitable program is valued at over 20 million VND, which was raised amongst philanthropists and Buddhists for helping poor locals during the time of a strict social distancing in order to prevent and control the pandemic.

 

Water bottles to be presented to disadvantaged people

 

 

Nguyên Hải