THE Methodist Missions Society (MMS) was one of eight non-governmental organisations (NGOs) which received commendation certificates recently for their contributions to Ho Chi Minh City’s development.
The certificates, awarded by the city’s People’s Committee, were presented by the Ho Chi Minh City Federation of Friendship Organisations, at a ceremony.
A top official of the French Association des Retraires et de Benevoles pour la Cooperation also received a commendation certificate.
Mr Le Hung Quoc, Chairman of the federation, thanked the organisations and the official for their contributions to the city’s social development.
According to a Viet Nam News report, he said that in the first six months of the year total non-governmental aid to Ho Chi Minh City reached US$7.7 million (S$11.4 million), marking a 12-per cent increase compared to the same period last year.
Most of this funding – US$5.1 million – was channelled to the city’s Department of Health’s HIV/Aids section, epidemic control, public awareness campaigns and research activities.
The Methodist Missions Society of The Methodist Church in Singapore is involved in three major projects in Vietnam. It runs the 15 May School, Hope Paediatric Oncology Ward and Love Child Charity Clinic.
The school provides sponsorship for poor street children to have a proper education, the oncology ward works together with the cancer ward and provides training to enhance cancer care, and the charity clinic provides services for poor children.
