What are Red-cross social relief establishments under the law in Vietnam?

What are Red-cross social relief establishments under the law in Vietnam? (Internet image)

According to Article 9 of Decree 03/2011/ND-CP, Red-cross social relief establishments are defined as follows:

- Red-cross social relief establishments are set up by Vietnam Red Cross Society by itself or in coordination with other organizations or individuals to nurture and rehabilitate functions for Agent Orange victims, people with disabilities, helpless elderly and orphans in exceptionally difficult circumstances under the charge reduction or exemption regime.

- The admission into red-cross social relief establishments must adhere to the principle of prioritizing those in exceptionally difficult circumstances,

- Red-cross social relief establishments shall be set up under the order and procedures prescribed in the Government's Decree No. 68/2008/ND-CP of May 30, 2008, on conditions and procedures for the establishment, organization, operation and dissolution of social relief establishments.

- Funds for the operation of red-cross social relief establishments include:

• Funds raised by Red Cross Societies at various levels and contributed by organizations and individuals that jointly set up these establishments;

• Donations from domestic and foreign organizations and individuals;

• Voluntary donations;

• Other sources as prescribed by law;

• State budget funds for social relief policy beneficiaries according to law.

Thus, the Red-cross social relief establishment in Vietnam is understood as a place to nurture and rehabilitate under the charge reduction or exemption regime for Agent Orange victims, people with disabilities, helpless elderly and orphans in exceptionally difficult circumstances.

More details can be found in Decree 03/2011/ND-CP, which comes into force from February 25, 2011.

Thuy Tram

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