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Jul 18, 2015 / 11:01

Organising activities to celebrate International Nelson Mandela Day in Vietnam

A lot of activities took place in Vietnam to mark the International Nelson Mandela Day, July 18.

On July 17, the South African Embassy’s staff in Vietnam and donors visited and presented gifts worth 75 million VND to poor patients who is treated at the Central Institute of Haematology and Blood Transfusion. 
Previously, the embassy hosted a blood donation event with the participation of more than 100 people. 
In November 2009, the UN General Assembly declared 18 July "Nelson Mandela International Day" in recognition of the former South African President’s contribution to the world’s peace, freedom and justice.