The oil and gas companies include Chevron Vietnam, PetroVietnam Exploration Production Corporation (PVEP), Mitsui Oil Exploration Company Limited (MOECO) and PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP).
The funds were donated as part of an ongoing programme begun in 2009 supported by these same companies which has provided over 3,800 academic scholarships and funds to enhance education in schools located in Can Tho and the provinces of Ca Mau, Kien Giang, Bac Lieu and Hau Giang.
Addressing the signing ceremony, President of Chevron Vietnam, Barry Andrews emphasized that Chevron and its partners focused on supporting the community in three fields-health, education and economic development.
NFVC Director Hoang Van Tien said that this is the sixth year that donors have cooperated with his organization to support its educational programs and reflected their strong commitments to make further contribution to Mekong Delta region’s the development.
Meanwhile, the Centre for Researching and Aiding Smile Operation (OSCA) has co-ordinated with the Dak Nong provincial Red Cross Society and Dak Nong General Hospital to provide health check-ups for 77 children and free surgeries for 59 disadvantaged children with harelip and cleft palate. Total funding for the surgeries to date has amounted to VND900 million.
