VCF Receives Special Award
November 18th, 2011 by admin
Today, VCF received the “Third Class Labor Medal” or “Huân chương Lao động Hạng Ba” by representatives of the Vietnamese government in recognition of our efforts to help improve the lives of disadvantaged Vietnamese children. Madame Tran Thi Ha, Deputy Minister of Home Affairs; Madame Nguyen Thi Nhu Thuy, Vice President of the Renumeration and Rewards Committee of Ho Chi Minh City; and Dr. Tran Thanh Long, Chairman of the Sponsorial Association of Poor Patients of Ho Chi Minh City presented the medal and special certificates of commendation to Mrs. Robin King Austin, VCF’s CEO and Executive Director, and Mr. Don Di Lam, VCF’s Board Chairman, who received them on behalf of the Foundation.
“We are very happy to present this medal to the VinaCapital Foundation for their significant philanthropic achievements in helping poor children and patients in Vietnam,” said Madame Tran Thi Ha. ”Their great contributions will help develop Vietnamese society.”
“We are very proud to receive this honor, but it’s not for me or Don,” said Robin. ”This award is for the entire wonderful VCF team and their unyielding dedication to the children of Vietnam. We are committed to helping provide the best opportunities for the children of Vietnam in health and education. A better future for these children equals a brighter future for Vietnam.”