Hanoi (VNA), Oct. 15 -- The Fund for the Poor of Hanoi received over 7.2 billion VND (309,600 USD) from organisations and individuals at a ceremony held in the capital city Hanoi on October 15 to launch the Month for the Poor.

According to President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee of Hanoi Nguyen Lan Huong, the month will run through November 18.

Donors can contribute to the fund directly at the committee's office at 29 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Hoan Kiem District , or through bank transfer to the VFF account number 376 109 057 259 91046 at the State Treasury.

On the occasion, the city VFF Committee also handed over the funding to build five charity houses, along with three breeding cows and two motorbikes to local poor ho...