Australia provides A$21,000 to Vientiane Rescue
The Australian Embassy in Vientiane handed over A$21,000 (LAK130 million) to support Vientiane Rescue service on 4 March 2015. The financial support was funded through the Embassy’s Direct Aid Program (DAP). The funds will be spent on first aid training for local volunteers and purchasing critical emergency equipment.
Vientiane Rescue started with 7 volunteers, but it has grown to over 70. It operates on a 24/7 basis, with five ambulances and two offices, which allows them to reach most accidents quickly. The team is extremely dedicated evidenced by the fact that they give up their free time to help others and save lives.
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