Decision No. 1256/QD-TTg On the establishment of the Vietnam Elderly Care Fund

Decision No. 1256/QD-TTg establishes the Vietnam Elderly Care Fund under the Vietnam Association of the Elderly. The Fund aims to support health and mental care activities for the elderly, formed from voluntary contributions by organizations and individuals both within and outside the country.

Document No.1256/QĐ-TTg
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityCentral Account
Signed byNguyễn Sinh Hùng — Phó Thủ tướng
Updated29/06/2026
SectorLabour, War Invalids and Social Affairs
FieldUncategorized
Issued date21/09/2006
Effective date06/10/2006
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 1256/QD-TTg establishes the Vietnam Elderly Care Fund under the Vietnam Association of the Elderly. The Fund aims to support health and mental care activities for the elderly, formed from voluntary contributions by organizations and individuals both within and outside the country.

Key points

  • The Vietnam Association of the Elderly → established the Vietnam Elderly Care Fund
  • The Vietnam Elderly Care Fund → formed from voluntary contributions by organizations and individuals both within and outside the country; operates on a non-profit and self-sustaining basis
  • The Ministry of Finance → responsible for promulgating the Management and Utilization Regulations of the Vietnam Elderly Care Fund

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive: Creates material foundations for the health and mental care of the elderly, strengthens community support.
  • Negative: Management costs of the Fund may impose a burden on the state budget.

❓ Frequently asked questions

When was the Vietnam Elderly Care Fund established?

The Vietnam Elderly Care Fund was established pursuant to Decision No. 1256/QD-TTg dated September 21, 2006.

How does this Fund operate?

The Vietnam Elderly Care Fund operates on a non-profit and self-sustaining basis, formed from voluntary contributions by organizations and individuals both within and outside the country.

Who is responsible for managing the Fund?

The Vietnam Elderly Care Fund is managed according to guidelines issued by the Ministry of Finance.

What regulations will the Ministry of Finance issue concerning this Fund?

The Ministry of Finance will issue the Management and Utilization Regulations of the Vietnam Elderly Care Fund in accordance with Article 4 of the Decision.

When does this Decision take effect?

This Decision takes effect 15 days after the date of issuance, that is, from October 6, 2006.

Full text

PRIME MINISTER

THE GOVERNMENT

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness

Number: 1256/QD-TTg

Hanoi, September 21, 2006

 

Pursuant to …;

Regarding the establishment of the Vietnam Elderly Care Fund

PRIME MINISTER

Pursuant to the Law on Organization of the Government dated December 25, 2001;

Pursuant to the Ordinance on the Elderly dated April 28, 2000;

Pursuant to Decree No. 177/1999/ND-CP dated December 22, 1999 of the Government on the issuance of the Regulations on the organization and operation of Social Funds and Charity Funds;

Pursuant to Decree No. 30/2002/ND-CP dated March 26, 2002 of the Government providing for and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Ordinance on the Elderly;

Considering the proposal of the Vietnam Association of the Elderly.

DECISION:

Article 1. Permission is granted to establish the Vietnam Elderly Care Fund under the Central Vietnam Association of the Elderly.

Article 2. The Vietnam Elderly Care Fund is established with the purpose of supporting activities related to health care and mental well-being for elderly people in Vietnam.

Article 3.

1. The Vietnam Elderly Care Fund shall be formed from voluntary contributions by organizations and individuals both within and outside the country.

2. The Vietnam Elderly Care Fund operates on a non-profit basis and is self-sustaining.

3. The Vietnam Elderly Care Fund shall be managed according to financial principles and guidelines issued by the Ministry of Finance.

Article 4. The Ministry of Finance is tasked with issuing the Management and Utilization Regulations for the Vietnam Elderly Care Fund.

Article 5. This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of signature.

Article 6. The Minister of Finance, the Chairman of the Vietnam Association of the Elderly, and the Heads of relevant Ministries, sectors, and agencies are responsible for implementing this Decision./.

 

 

DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER
DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER

(Signed)

 
Nguyen Sinh Hung

 

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