This year's Humanitarian Month is organized to bolster the core role of the Red Cross Society in humanitarian work; radiate values of compassion, solidarity, and mutual support; inspire a humanitarian spirit among officials, members, volunteers, and the public; and elevate the responsibility of Party committees and authorities in strengthening governance and leadership in humanitarian activities.
The program also aims to galvanize local resources to support disadvantaged families, helping them stabilize their livelihoods, contributing to national unity and public confidence in the Capital’s development goals.
Humanitarian Month 2026 will serve as a peak period for mobilizing social resources to provide timely and tangible support, focusing on near-poor households and vulnerable groups to build a compassionate community.
Program contents
According to the plan, Red Cross chapters across the city will focus on fundraising to implement activities during Humanitarian Month and proactively address humanitarian needs throughout 2026 via cash, goods, MoUs, and sponsorship contracts.
The city aims to secure sustainable livelihood support for over 600 households in 2026, with at least five households supported per commune at a minimum value of VND5 million (US$196) each, totaling over VND3 billion (US$117,600).
At the same time, "Humanitarian Festivals" will be organized at communes and wards in appropriate formats. Each commune and ward will start construction of at least one humanitarian project or activity valued at VND80 million (US$3,140) or more. Blood donation campaigns will also be organized to encourage voluntary blood donation.
The launch ceremony, themed "80 years – A humanitarian journey for the community," is expected to be held on April 29, 2026, in Van Dinh Commune, combined with the "Humanitarian Festival," which will include activities such as voluntary blood donation and promotion of organ and tissue donation registration, medical examinations, health consultations, free medicine distribution, support for disadvantaged residents, and signing cooperation agreements between the city Red Cross Society and sponsors for fundraising activities. Earlier, the national-level program will take place on April 28, 2026, at Quan Ngua Sports Palace, with around 500 delegates.
In addition, Hanoi will organize fundraising activities such as running and golf tournaments under the theme "Sports for the Community" to raise funds for humanitarian activities and STEM funds for students. Communication campaigns promoting humanitarian values, Red Cross activities, and examples of good deeds will also be carried out through local media systems.
The Hanoi People's Committee assigned the Hanoi Red Cross Society to coordinate with relevant agencies to support the organization of the national launch ceremony for Humanitarian Month organized by the Vietnam Red Cross Society.
The Red Cross Society will mobilize resources from agencies, organizations, businesses, and donors to support humanitarian and charity activities, healthcare support, and social assistance for disadvantaged groups. The society will also coordinate with relevant agencies to organize activities promoting humanitarian values and spreading solidarity and mutual support within the community.
Local Red Cross organizations at commune and ward levels will be instructed to develop plans and mobilize resources to implement Humanitarian Month 2026 and ensure activities are implemented in line with planned objectives.
The Department of Health will direct hospitals and healthcare facilities to coordinate with the Hanoi Red Cross Society to implement "Health for the Community" programs such as medical examinations, health consultations, and free medicine distribution for disadvantaged residents.