Wilmar CLV Group supports northern provinces in wake of typhoon

The company has also distributed rice and essential items to those affected by the storm in the mountainous provinces of Cao Bang, Lang Son, Lao Cai, Yen Bai, and Thai Nguyen, with a total value of nearly VND3 billion ($125,000).

Wilmar CLV Group on October announced the donation of VND7 billion ($291,666) to the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Quang Ninh province

In total, Wilmar CLV Group's contributions to northern Vietnam's recovery efforts have reached nearly VND10 billion ($416,666).

Typhoon Yagi swept through northern Vietnam in early September, bringing torrential rains and flooding that caused severe economic damage across many provinces, particularly in the mountainous areas and Quang Ninh - a key economic hub in the North.

In response to the devastation, and in line with the call from the Central Vietnam Fatherland Front, Wilmar CLV Group launched the “United for the North” scheme. Along with providing crucial aid to those impacted by Typhoon Yagi, Wilmar CLV Group aims to express its sincere gratitude to the frontline workers who have stationed themselves in dangerous, difficult areas to rescue people, protect property, and help recover from the disaster in Quang Ninh.

The in-kind donations will be packaged by Wilmar CLV Group and delivered to local authorities, who will distribute them to individuals and families in need. The cash donations will be transferred to the Standing Committee of Quang Ninh's of Fatherland Front.

At the event, Nguyen Van Hoi, a member of the Central Committee and chairman of the Fatherland Front Committee, said, “Quang Ninh is among one of the most severely impacted regions. This contribution will help our people quickly resume production and stabilise their long-term livelihoods."

Vu Van Phu, general director of CALOFIC Co. Ltd, a subsidiary of Wilmar CLV, shared, “As a group with two subsidiaries (CALOFIC and VFMW) in Quang Ninh, which also suffered losses from Typhoon Yagi, we deeply understand and empathise with the challenges that Quang Ninh and northern Vietnam are currently facing. Therefore, we see it as our responsibility to contribute and support Quang Ninh and other provinces through this difficult period. We would also like to sincerely thank the officers and frontline workers who, despite the hardships, have tirelessly stood by the people, helping them overcome the disaster.”

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