€30,000 donation to Vietnam Red Cross to go towards helping communities affected by recent storms and flooding.

Charitable
association Siemens Caring Hands has made a donation of €30,000 to the Vietnam Red Cross Society to support
urgent disaster relief efforts following widespread flooding and landslides
that have severely impacted various regions of Vietnam.

The humanitarian
aid aims to assist communities affected by prolonged heavy rainfall and two
consecutive storms – Typhoon Bualoi and Typhoon Matmo – that struck Vietnam in
late September and early October, causing severe damage to infrastructure and loss
of human life.

“Witnessing the
immense challenges faced by the people of Vietnam due to these natural
disasters deeply moves us all at Siemens,” said Dr. Pham Thai Lai, Siemens CEO
of ASEAN and Vietnam. “This donation is a testament to our enduring commitment
to the well-being of the Vietnamese people.”

A formal handover
ceremony took place on November 26 at the Vietnam Red Cross Society
headquarters in Hanoi, marking the official transfer of funds. This vital
contribution will empower the Vietnam Red Cross Society to provide essential
assistance, helping affected families and communities rebuild their lives and
access crucial resources.

Key areas
identified for immediate assistance include water, sanitation, and hygiene
(WASH) initiatives, which are vital for preventing the spread of disease and
ensuring basic health and dignity for affected populations.

The total
donation comprises significant contributions from both Siemens AG and Siemens
Healthineers. This collective effort underscores Siemens’ unwavering commitment
to global corporate social responsibility and its dedication to assisting
communities in times of crisis.

This latest
support builds upon Siemens Caring Hands’ continuous and longstanding
commitment to Vietnam. Most recently, in 2021, it provided critical medical
equipment, including a MOBILETT Elara Max mobile X-ray system to a Covid-19
hospital managed by the Hanoi Medical University Hospital and an anesthesia
system to Hue Central Hospital. These donations significantly aided the fight
against the Covid-19 pandemic and improved healthcare access across the country.

Siemens
Caring Hands was founded at the initiative of Siemens AG in 2001. The association
is especially active in providing support in major emergencies and pursues
charitable and non-profit purposes. These include assistance for disaster
victims, supporting fire / disaster / civil protection, and promoting the development
of the public health system.

The charity was established
because Siemens AG management and employees wanted to provide direct,
uncomplicated assistance to victims of the September 11 attacks. Since then,
Siemens Caring Hands has continued to provide aid during numerous disasters.

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