Caring for Agent Orange victims, aiming at community integration

Mr. Dinh Xuan Tu - Chairman of the Provincial Association of Agent Orange/Dioxin Victims visited Dau Thi Nga in Hamlet 6, Quynh Van Commune (Quynh Luu) - an example of an Agent Orange victim with great determination to rise up. Photo: Archive

In 2017, the Provincial Association of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin did a good job of advising and propagating guidelines, policies, and laws related to victims of Agent Orange, achieving many remarkable results.

Accordingly, regarding the health care for victims of Agent Orange/dioxin, the Association has connected with many organizations, creating practical assistance for victims to overcome difficulties in life. On the occasion of the 56th anniversary of the Agent Orange disaster in Vietnam (August 10, 1961 - August 10, 2017) and the 70th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs (July 27, 1947 - July 27, 2017), the Provincial Association has given meaningful gifts to all levels of commune associations to encourage spirit and encourage activities.

The provincial Association of Agent Orange/Dioxin Victims awarded certificates of merit to groups and individuals with good performance in 2017. Photo: Chu Thanh

In 2018, the Association will continue to do a good job of advising the Party Committee and the government; coordinate with departments, branches and organizations to continue to deal with the consequences of Agent Orange/dioxin and provide health care for victims.

Continue to provide health care for victims, helping them overcome their complexes, overcome difficulties, and integrate into the community.

On this occasion, the Association presented Tet gifts of the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee to 22 branches in districts, towns and cities with a total amount of VND 50,000,000. At the same time, certificates of merit were awarded to collectives and individuals with good performance in 2017.