Join Hope Foundation to support communities hit by typhoon Yagi

Yagi, the most powerful typhoon to hit Vietnam in 30 years, has wreaked havoc across northern cities and provinces, destroying homes, infrastructure, and triggering widespread flooding and landslides. The devastation is continuing, with no end in sight.

Severe flooding on Kim Street, Luc Ngan District, Bac Giang Province due to heavy rains triggered by typhoon Yagi. Photo by Nguyen Vi

As of Tuesday, typhoon Yagi has claimed at least 127 lives, left 54 others missing, and injured approximately 250 people. Tens of thousands of homes in provinces like Yen Bai, Thai Nguyen, Lao Cai, Cao Bang, and Bac Giang are submerged under 0.5 to 1.5 meters of water. Over 1,100 fish farms have been washed away, numerous boats and ships have sunk, and the damage continues to escalate.

Flooding along the Red River has caused the collapse of Phong Chau Bridge in Phu Tho Province. Continuous landslides have plagued Cao Bang, Quang Ninh, and Lao Cai, with Lao Cai declaring a state of emergency.

In the aftermath of typhoon Yagi, many schools remain closed, unable to reopen due to severe damage. Roofs have been torn off, walls have collapsed, and flooding has destroyed teaching equipment. In Quang Ninh Province, nearly 400 classrooms have their windows broken, and 110 classrooms have suffered ceiling collapses. In Hai Phong, 303 school buildings have been affected. In districts like Mu Cang Chai and Luc Yen in Yen Bai Province, schools face landslides, damaged embankments, and floors that have sunk or are at risk of collapsing.

Two women hug each other in tears as they wait for the search of their family members who went missing after a landslide hit Lang Nu Village in Lao Cai Province, Sept. 10, 2024. Photo by VnExpress

On Sept. 9, Party General Secretary and President To Lam expressed deep sympathy to those affected by typhoon Yagi. He urged businesses, philanthropists, and citizens both at home and abroad to come together in solidarity. He called for timely and direct support for those who have lost property or loved ones, emphasizing the importance of everyone contributing according to their ability and responsibility.

The Hope Foundation's "To Weather the Storm" campaign aims to help communities recover and rebuild in the aftermath of typhoon Yagi.

Every contribution, no matter how small, is invaluable during this critical time. The Hope Foundation is committed to ensuring that all donations are directly allocated and transparently reported.

Support the campaign by donating to:

Hope Foundation Office - VnExpress Newspaper

Northern Vietnam: 9th Floor, FPT Tower, No. 10 Pham Van Bach Street, Cau Giay District, Hanoi.

Southern Vietnam: 6th Floor, Exchange Tower, No. 1 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, Nguyen Thai Binh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

Mobile phone: 0972 776 776

Bank accounts for donation:

Transfer money with a note, written without accents: Donor’s name - Overcoming the Typhoon (Example: Nguyen Van A – Vuot bao)

Agribank

SWIFT code: VBAAVNVX

Bank account: 1500201104186

Hanoi Branch

Account holder: Hope Foundation

BIDV

SWIFT code: BIDVVNVX

Bank account: 42710008680868

Quang Minh Branch

Account holder: Hope Foundation

Sacombank

SWIFT code: SGTTVNVX

Bank account: 020058823385

Dong Do Branch – Transaction office: Quan Hoa

Account holder: Hope Foundation

Techcombank

SWIFT code: VTCBVNVX

Bank account: 19132103682686

Hoang Quoc Viet Branch - Transaction office: Tran Thai Tong

Account holder: Hope Foundation

TPBank (Vietnam dong)

Account Name: QUY HY VONG

Account Number: 73007300602

Bank name: TIEN PHONG COMMERCIAL JOINT STOCK BANK, HANOI, VIETNAM.

Address: TPBank Building – 57 Ly Thuong Kiet – Hoan Kiem District – Hanoi - Vietnam

Swift code/BIC: TPBVVNVN

TPBank (USD)

Account Name: HOPE FOUNDATION

Account Number: 73007300503

Bank name: TIEN PHONG COMMERCIAL JOINT STOCK BANK, HANOI, VIETNAM.

Address: TPBank Building – 57 Ly Thuong Kiet – Hoan Kiem District – Hanoi - Vietnam

Swift code/BIC: TPBVVNVX