(VNF) – A sewage outfall was transfered to Vinh Khang commune, (Vinh Loc district, Thanh Hoa province) by Good Neighbor Vietnam (GNV) on December 2.

The launching and transfering ceremony of the sewage outfall (source: GNV)

With total value of US$ 160,663 (~VND 3.6 billion), the project aims to help improve environmental hygiene in Vinh Khang commune. It was kick started in March, with several tasks, such as: building 2,175 meters of sewage outfall, installing 40 containers to store used packet of pesticides, spraying anti-mosquito chemicals, conducting training on the management of waste and propaganda on environment protection.

After the inauguration ceremony, residents of Vinh Khang commune took part in a village’s road cleanup campaign.

Local residents take part in propaganda drama (source: GNV)

In addition, in the afternoon of the same day, the Environment Day was celebrated with exciting activities such as propagandistic drama competition, test on knowledges of Environmental Law, rules of the communes on environment protection.

Good Neighbors Vietnam is a member of Good Neighbors International, a non-profit humanitarian organization that plans, implements and raises funds for the provision of services in child education, community development, health, sanitation, and disaster relief projects. Currently Good Neighbors has been operating in 37 countries, supporting approximately 17 million people, including more than 10 million children./.

( Translated by Phi Yen )