Bringing Tet warmth to the elderly
Every Tet holiday, Elderly Associations at all levels place special emphasis on supporting older people in difficult or lonely circumstances.
For the 2026 Lunar New Year (the year of the Horse), the Vietnam Association of the Elderly coordinated with sponsoring organizations to implement a Tet gift-giving program for elderly members from poor and near-poor households, as well as those in especially difficult circumstances, across the country. This annual initiative carries deep humanitarian significance, helping older people enjoy a warmer, more fulfilling Tet holiday.
Accordingly, the Vietnam Association of the Elderly, in cooperation with the Thien Tam Charity Fund, distributed 6,800 Tet gift packages across 34 provinces and cities nationwide. Each gift was valued at 600,000 VND, including 500,000 VND in cash and a box of cakes worth 100,000 VND. At the same time, the Association continued its partnership with VietinBank to provide an additional 6,800 gift packages, each worth 500,000 VND, to elderly people in difficult circumstances.
Of the total gifts allocated, the provincial Association of the Elderly received 200 gift packages from the Thien Tam Charity Fund and 200 gift packages from VietinBank. These timely and practical contributions served as meaningful encouragement, reflecting the deep concern and support of organizations and businesses for elderly people in the locality.
Mrs. Nguyen Thi Phuc, Chairwoman of the Provincial Association of the Elderly, said that although the gifts were modest, they reflected the community’s care and responsibility toward those who have devoted their lives to society, providing both material support and meaningful emotional encouragement during Tet.
She further emphasized that cooperation with sponsors such as the Thien Tam Charity Fund and VietinBank demonstrated strong corporate social responsibility and the effectiveness of mobilizing social resources in caring for and promoting the role of older people.
These activities have shown that caring for the elderly during Tet is not only an immediate task but also a long-term responsibility of society, helping preserve the tradition of respect and care for older generations through practical and compassionate actions.