Tien Giang supports AO/dioxin victims stablise lives

August 14, 2023 | 16:53

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The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang is home to more than 11,800 Agent Orange/dioxin victims, most of them live in poverty, according to the provincial association of AO/dioxin victims.

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The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang is home to more than 11,800 Agent Orange/dioxin victims. (Photo: tiengiang.gov.vn)

Tien Giang – The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang is home to more than 11,800 Agent Orange/dioxin victims, most of them live in poverty, according to the provincial association of AO/dioxin victims.

At present, 1,506 victims are receiving allowances from the State. Every year, the association and its chapters mobilise more than 15 billion VND (630,000 USD) to help AO victims.

On the occasion of the Action Month for AO/dioxin Victims and the 62nd anniversary of the Day of AO/dioxin in Vietnam (August 10, 1961- 2023), they have presented nearly 4,000 gift sets and sent delegates to visit and present gifts to AO victims.

In the first half year of 2022, they mobilised over 8.6 billion VND; handed out nearly 20,767 gift sets; built and repaired six houses; and provided medical treatment and supports for improvised AO/dioxin victims.

The association has also strengthened communication works to call for assistance from the community to help AO/dioxin victims.

Texting campaign launched to support AO/dioxin victims

A texting campaign was launched in Hanoi on July 30 to raise funds in support of Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin victims.

Social protection centre for AO/dioxin victims upgraded

A ceremony was held on January 15 to mark the completion of a project to upgrade the Vietnam social protection centre for Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin victims in Hanoi’s suburban district of Thach That district.

Belgian golf tournament raises funds for Vietnamese AO/Dioxin victims

A friendly golf tournament entitled “Vietnam Ambassador’s Cup 2020” was co-hosted by the Vietnamese Embassy in Belgium and Luxembourg, the Delegation of Vietnam to the EU, and One to One Consult SA NV in Belgium on September 14.

By VNA

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