On April 29, 2026, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Red Cross Society organized the Launching Ceremony of the 2026 National Humanitarian Month to spread the spirit of compassion, calling for the joint efforts of the whole society in supporting people in difficult and vulnerable circumstances. Continuing to affirm the pioneering role of "Bank for the Community", the Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Agribank) supported 20 billion VND with the banking industry to respond to the call of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Red Cross Society.
With the theme "80 years - Journey of compassion for the community", Humanitarian Month 2026 marks a special milestone, celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Association's establishment and the 136th birthday of President Ho Chi Minh - the first Honorary President of the Association.
Speaking at the ceremony, Comrade Bui Thi Minh Hoai - Member of the Politburo, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front affirmed that the Launching Ceremony of Humanitarian Month 2026 is an event of profound political, social and humanistic significance, contributing to strongly spreading the spirit of compassion, solidarity and attachment between all strata of people throughout society.
According to Comrade Bui Thi Minh Hoai, humanity and charity are precious traditional beauties of the Vietnamese nation. Values such as "love others as you love yourself", "the healthy leaf protects the torn leaf" have become noble expressions of compassion, a great spiritual strength to help the nation overcome many difficulties and challenges in the process of building and protecting the Fatherland.
In the context of the country entering a new stage of development with the requirements of innovation, breakthrough and deep integration, humanitarian work needs to be elevated to a new level. Not only stopping at simple support and assistance activities, humanitarian work needs to become an important pillar in the modern social security system, contributing to maintaining political and social stability, strengthening people's trust and promoting rapid and sustainable development.
The comrade also affirmed that humanitarian activities are also a vivid expression of national cultural identity, and at the same time an important "soft power" resource, contributing to enhancing the position and image of Vietnam in the international arena.
2026 has special significance when the Humanitarian Month is implemented associated with the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam Red Cross Society, creating more motivation for levels, sectors, and localities to continue to promote humanitarian activities, widely spreading the spirit of compassion throughout society.
Responding to the call of the Central Vietnam Red Cross Society and continuing to affirm the pioneering role of a "Community Bank", Agribank supported 20 billion VND for the Humanitarian Month in 2026. This is a practical activity, demonstrating the spirit of social responsibility and Agribank's persistent companionship with national-level humanitarian programs.
Promoting its pioneering role in social security work, Agribank always spends hundreds of billions of VND annually to implement support programs to help difficult circumstances across the country such as: building houses for poor households, developing schools, health stations, rural clean water projects; supporting disaster recovery; awarding scholarships, giving Tet gifts and caring for vulnerable people. Each program, each gift is not only of material value but also a sharing, adding faith and motivation to millions of people across the country to rise up.
In the period 2020 - 2025 alone, Agribank has allocated over 2,650 billion VND for social security activities; in 2025 alone, it reached about 700 billion VND with many large-scale and effective programs, creating a clear mark in improving living conditions and supporting sustainable livelihoods, especially in rural areas, remote areas, and areas with many difficulties.
These actions continue to affirm Agribank's persistent commitment to the community, and at the same time contribute to the effective implementation of socio-economic development goals in a comprehensive and sustainable direction. Firmly assuming the mission of serving "Three-Farmers", spreading the spirit of "Banking for the Community", Agribank constantly promotes its role as a key state-owned commercial bank, linking growth with social responsibility, accompanying the Party, Government and localities in sustainable poverty reduction, ensuring social security, for a prosperous Vietnam, leaving no one behind.
