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On the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the Agent Orange Disaster in Vietnam (August 10, 1961 – August 10, 2026), Ms. Nguyen Thi Lan Anh, Director of the Action to the Community Development Institute (ACDC), attended commemorative activities organized by the Association for Victims of Agent Orange/dioxin in Hue City and Quang Tri OPD. Through these activities, ACDC continues to play an important role in mobilizing resources and coordinating with local organizations to support persons with disabilities, Agent Orange victims and their families in improving living conditions, enhancing access to essential services and promoting social inclusion.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Lan Anh, Director of ACDC, together with delegates at the 65th Anniversary Ceremony of the Agent Orange Disaster in Vietnam, organized by the Association for Victims of Agent Orange/dioxin in Hue City
On the morning of August 6, 2026, Ms. Nguyen Thi Lan Anh, Director of ACDC, attended the 65th Anniversary Ceremony of the Agent Orange Disaster in Vietnam, organized by the Association for Victims of Agent Orange/dioxin in Hue City. The event provided an opportunity to reflect on the long-term consequences of Agent Orange/dioxin exposure on the health and lives of generations of victims and their families, while recognizing ongoing efforts to care for and support Agent Orange victims in Hue City.
As part of the project “Promoting Social Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities and Agent Orange Victims in Hue City”, funded by the Green Cross Switzerland (GCCH) Office in Vietnam, ACDC and the Association for Victims of Agent Orange/dioxin in Hue City signed a Memorandum of Understanding to coordinate the implementation of livelihood support activities for 30 households of Agent Orange victims, with a total budget of more than 800 million VND. The activities aim to provide families with greater opportunities to develop sustainable livelihoods, improve their incomes and gradually stabilize their lives.
Delegates attending the 65th Anniversary Ceremony of the Agent Orange Disaster in Vietnam in Quang Tri Province
In Quang Tri, on August 8, 2026, Ms. Nguyen Thi Lan Anh, Director of ACDC, attended the 65th Anniversary Ceremony of the Agent Orange Disaster in Vietnam organized by Quang Tri OPD. The event was attended by representatives of the Vietnam Association for Victims of Agent Orange/dioxin, the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Quang Tri Province, provincial departments and agencies, mass organizations, donors, representatives of commune- and ward-level associations, and 65 outstanding Agent Orange victims representing nearly 16,000 victims across the province.
At the ceremony, participants reflected on the 65-year journey since August 10, 1961, and the ongoing efforts to alleviate the suffering caused by Agent Orange in Quang Tri. The event also provided an opportunity to express appreciation to donors who have accompanied Quang Tri OPD in supporting Agent Orange victims and to present meaningful gifts to 65 outstanding victims.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Lan Anh, representing ACDC and its partners, presents a symbolic funding commitment of more than VND 1.6 billion to support persons with disabilities and Agent Orange victims in Quang Tri Province
At the event, Ms. Nguyen Thi Lan Anh, representing ACDC and its partners, presented a symbolic funding commitment of more than 1.6 billion VND to Quang Tri OPD to jointly implement the project “Strengthening Support for Rehabilitation Equipment and Meal Costs for Persons with Disabilities and Agent Orange Victims in Quang Tri Province”.
The entire funding package is provided by the Green Cross Switzerland Office in Vietnam through ACDC. The support will help improve access to rehabilitation equipment and provide meal cost assistance for persons with disabilities and Agent Orange victims at facilities across the province. This, in turn, will contribute to improving their health and care conditions and enabling greater participation in education, rehabilitation and community activities.
Quang Tri remains one of the localities severely affected by the consequences of war and Agent Orange. According to information shared at the event, more than 30,000 people in the province have been exposed to Agent Orange, while more than 6,000 people have died as a result of Agent Orange exposure. Nearly 16,000 victims are still living in the province, including nearly 3,500 persons with disabilities affected by the consequences of Agent Orange who require regular care, support and assistance.
Sixty-five years after the Agent Orange Disaster, the effects of Agent Orange/dioxin exposure continue to affect the lives of many families. Continued resource mobilization and close coordination with local organizations and partners remain practical ways to support Agent Orange victims in improving their quality of life, accessing essential services and gaining greater opportunities for social inclusion.
Through its activities in Hue and Quang Tri, ACDC continues to work closely with local organizations and partners to provide practical support, contribute to alleviating the suffering caused by Agent Orange, improve quality of life and promote a more equal and inclusive society.
Translator: Nguyen Dac Thanh
