On 13 – 14 August 2026, Action to the Community Development Institute (ACDC), in coordination with the Hue City Association for the Protection of People with Disabilities and Orphans and relevant agencies, completed the provision of prosthetic limbs and orthotic devices to 86 persons with disabilities and Agent Orange victims in 11 communes and wards across Hue City. This activity followed the prosthetic and orthotic fitting and trial process conducted in July 2026. The activity was implemented under the project “Livelihood Support and Quality of Life Improvement for Persons with Disabilities and Agent Orange Victims in Hue City,” funded by Green Cross Switzerland (GCCH) through ACDC.
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On August 11, 2026, the Ministry of Health issued Decision No. 2559/QD-BYT on the Master Plan for the implementation of the Program for Assistance to Persons with Disabilities for the 2026–2030 period. The Plan concretizes the objectives of the Program for Assistance to Persons with Disabilities for the 2021–2030 period, while strengthening the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and relevant recommendations of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Key highlights include:
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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.
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