Nghe An: Over 2.4 billion VND to support victims of Agent Orange
(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of July 15, the Association of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin of Nghe An province held a conference to review the work of the first 6 months of the year and deploy tasks for the last 6 months of 2022.
In the first 6 months of 2022, the Provincial Association of Victims of Agent Orange/dioxin has performed well the task of caring for, helping and giving 6,328 gifts to victims of Agent Orange/dioxin in the whole province.
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Representative of the Association of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin of Nam Dan district speaking at the conference. Photo: Thu Huong |
In particular, the Association has mobilized organizations, businesses, philanthropists, and people inside and outside the province to support and help 4 victims with special housing difficulties, support production capital for 6 households, and over 200 victims to receive medical examination and treatment,... with an amount of over 2.4 billion VND.
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Giving money to support housing construction for Agent Orange victims in Hung Yen Nam commune, Hung Nguyen district. Photo: Thu Huong |
In implementing the tasks in the coming time, the Provincial Association of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin continues to coordinate with departments, branches, sectors and localities to regularly do a good job of caring for and helping victims, contributing to promoting the development of the Association at all levels. Coordinate with the Central Association and the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee to build 17 gratitude houses, give 600 gifts...
At the same time, continue to diversify forms of propaganda, mobilize philanthropists, businesses, individuals, and groups to sponsor and support to create a working fund to help and create conditions for Agent Orange victims to overcome difficulties, improve their lives, and integrate into the community.
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Awarding Certificates of Merit to 1 collective and 1 individual in Dien Chau District Association with outstanding achievements in fundraising work. Photo: Thu Huong |
In particular, from June 2021 to now, the whole province has mobilized 3.5 billion VND to build the "Agent Orange Victims" Fund.