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Promoting religions' role in environmental protection, humanitarian aid

11/8/18

The Standing Board of the Vietnam Fatherland Front’s (VFF) Central Committee and the Nordic Assistance to Vietnam- Norwegian Church Aid co-organised a training course in Ho Chi Minh City on August 10, focusing on the Humanitarian Charter and other criteria of humanitarian aid for religious dignitaries and followers. 

The participants came from HCM City, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, and the southern provinces of Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Tay Ninh, Ben Tre, and Dong Thap. 

In his opening remarks, Vice President of the VFF Central Committee Ngo Sach Thuc said that in recent times, religious organisations nationwide have constructively and effectively participated in action programmes that work to protect the environment, cope with climate change, and provide humanitarian aid. 

The course offers an opportunity for representatives of various religions to exchange their experiences in implementing such programmes, he said, highlighting the role by religious institutions in raising public awareness of environmental protection.

The training course, which lasts until August 12, focuses on environmental protection amidst the effects of climate change in Vietnam, community-based natural disaster combat, and natural disaster relief. 

Vietnam recognises 41 religious institutions of 14 religions with over 25 million followers, accounting for 27 percent of the population; over 80,000 dignitaries; and nearly 26,000 religious practice facilities.

According to a survey that spanned 21 out of 41 religious institutions in Vietnam, nearly 80 percent of respondents said they had participated in protecting the environment and responding to climate change./.
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For A Peace World 11/8/18 22:22

Religion in Vietnam today looks markedly different than it did 40 years ago. Vietnamese faithful conveyed, on the one hand, how religious freedom has expanded in the last four decades.

LawrenceSamuels 11/8/18 22:24

The government recently granted Catholics permission to found a university-level institute of theology in the South. Catholics can even hold government jobs.

Egan 11/8/18 22:26

It's can see that state-sponsored religious groups do better than independent groups, and registered bodies do better than those that are not.

John Smith 11/8/18 22:29

Vietnam always create favourable conditions for religions to conduct charity activities.

Vietnam Love 11/8/18 22:30

To achieve legal status, religious organizations must register with the government, without which they are considered illegal and cannot rent or own property.

Voice of people 11/8/18 22:39

The environment in Vietnam has been badly damaged by excessive exploitation and overuse, which has seriously affected people's lives.

Red Star 11/8/18 22:40

The government urges religions that focus on human development to actively assume their social responsibilities to deal with environmental problems and climate change.

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