Japan’s $1.5 million financial support aims to bolster emergency relief and early recovery efforts following natural disasters in Vietnam.

The Government of Japan has announced a grant of $1.5
million through the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), according to the Embassy of Japan, the IOM, and the UNICEF in Vietnam.

This funding aims to bolster emergency relief and early
recovery efforts following recent natural disasters, as Vietnam grapples with the
severe impacts of a series of tropical depressions, typhoons, and prolonged
flooding in 2025.

Of the total aid, $1 million will be allocated to IOM
Vietnam to provide essential non-food items to over 32,000 people in the
provinces of Dak Lak, Gia Lai, Khanh Hoa, and Lam Dong. Additionally, the funds
will enhance the search and rescue capabilities of 20 local rescue teams,
aiming to support approximately 4,000 residents.

The remaining $500,000 will be deployed through UNICEF
Vietnam to implement essential Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services.
This includes repairing sanitation facilities, improving lighting systems in
schools, and promoting safety for women and girls, benefiting 20,000 affected
individuals, including 14,000 children.

Speaking on the decision, Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Ito
Naoki stated that the Government of Japan highly appreciates Vietnam’s efforts
in overcoming the consequences of the natural disasters.

Ambassador Ito Naoki added that Japan hopes this timely
support from the Government and people of Japan will reach the Vietnamese
people affected by storms and floods as soon as possible, thereby contributing
to mitigating losses and supporting the recovery process.

In the near future, he added, Japan will consider promoting
technical cooperation through the Japan International Cooperation Agency
(JICA), focusing on water resource management and infrastructure development,
particularly in the Central region.

Meanwhile, in recent days, numerous organizations, businesses, and individuals in Brazil have responded to the Brazil–Vietnam Chamber of Commerce’s appeal to support Vietnam’s disaster recovery efforts, according to a report by the Government News.

JBS Group, one of Brazil’s largest food processing companies, spearheaded the initiative with a donation of $20,000, along with 1,000 sets of blankets, sheets, and mattresses. This contribution aims to provide timely assistance to families in flood-hit areas.

Additionally, the Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC), under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, expressed a willingness to share expertise in disaster management, flood response, and post-disaster reconstruction—areas where Brazil has gained significant practical experience in recent years.

Several Brazilian companies in the logistics, agriculture, and supply chain sectors are also actively exploring ways to cover transport costs and donate relief supplies to Vietnam.

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