These days, agencies, sectors, and social organisations have been carrying out many gratitude activities to mark the 64th anniversary of the Agent Orange disaster in Viet Nam (10 August 1961 – 10 August 2025) as well as to mark the Day for Agent Orange/Dioxin Victims.
The National Action Centre for Toxic Chemicals and Environmental Treatment under the Chemical Corps, in coordination with the Viet Nam Association for Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin (VAVA), have recently held an event in response to the Day for Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin. The event aimed to enhance connections between philanthropist enterprises and Agent Orange victims in Ha Noi, sharing hardships and working towards a better life for them.
The event was attended by representatives from agencies, organisations, and 20 families of Agent Orange victims living in Ha Noi.
Agent Orange has caused long-term medical and biological consequences for human health, not only to Vietnamese veterans who fought in the war but also to the second and third generations – the children of those exposed. Even children living in areas contaminated with chemical toxins have show symptoms of illness.
According to statistics, 4.8 million people nationwide have been affected by Agent Orange, including 35,000 of the third generation and 6,000 of the fourth generation in need of support.
Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Huu Chinh, Member of the Presidium of the Viet Nam Fatherland Front Central Committee and President of the Viet Nam Association for Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin, shared that from 2024 to the first half of 2025, the association raised nearly 773.17 billion VND from domestic and international organisations and individuals.
This valuable resource has been used to support livelihoods, build and repair houses, provide rehabilitation, and give gifts during holidays and Tet, helping victims improve their living conditions.
The activity showed care for victims of Agent Orange, and created an opportunity for benefactors to support them both materially and spiritually, while also guiding families of Agent Orange/Dioxin victims in simple jobs to help them earn a livelihood in the future.
