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On August 15 – 16 and 22 – 23, 2026, the Action to the Community Development Institute (ACDC), in collaboration with the Organization of Persons with Disabilities – Protection of Persons with Disabilities and Orphans of Hue City , Hue City Rehabilitation Hospital, local authorities, and commune/ward health stations, organized the closing of home-based rehabilitation (RH) intervention cases for 78 persons with disabilities and Agent Orange victims. The activity is part of the project “Enhancing livelihood and well-being of persons with disabilities and Agent Orange victims in Hue City, Vietnam,” funded by Green Cross Switzerland (GCCH) through ACDC.

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.

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.

From 26 – 29th May 2026, Action to the Community Development Institute (ACDC), in coordination with the Quang Tri Association of People with Disabilities, Victims of Agent Orange, Protection of Persons with Disabilities’ Rights, Children's Rights, conducted an assessment of livelihood conditions and support needs among households of persons with disabilities and Agent Orange victims across 18 communes and wards in Quang Tri Province, including Dong Hoi, Hoan Lao, Truong Ninh, Ninh Chau, Nam Dong Ha, Hieu Giang, Con Tien, Gio Linh, Cua Viet, Cua Tung, Vinh Hoang, Vinh Linh, Ben Hai, Nam Cua Viet, Trieu Binh, Trieu Phong, Trieu Co, and Nam Hai Lang.

From May 19th – 22nd, 2026, the Action to the Community Development Institute (ACDC), in collaboration with the Quang Tri Association of Persons with Disabilities, Agent Orange Victims, Social Protection for Persons with Disabilities, and Children’s Rights Protection, conducted an accessibility needs assessment  at 38 households with persons with disabilities and Agent Orange victims, as well as 06 care and education facilities for persons with disabilities/Agent Orange victims and related units across Quang Tri Province. The activity aimed to assess accessibility conditions, living environments, and support needs for accessibility improvements tailored to each target household and facility.

Within the framework of the project “Independent living and social inclusion for persons with disabilities in Quang Tri, Vietnam,” funded by Green Cross Switzerland (GCCH), the Action to the Community Development Institute (ACDC) collaborated with the Quang Tri Provincial Department of Health to implement the activity of screening and assessment of emotional and mental health difficulties among persons with disabilities, Agent Orange victims, and family members in Trieu Phong, Gio Linh, and Vinh Hoang communes.

On 23 - 24 September 2025, at Muong Thanh Luxury Can Tho Hotel, the Vietnam Federation on Disability (VFD), in collaboration with the Can Tho Disabled People’s Organization, Action to the Community Development Institute (ACDC), and the ASEAN – Australia Counter Trafficking Program (ASEAN-ACT), organized a workshop on “Strengthening Inter-Sectoral Coordination to Ensure Inclusion for Trafficking Victims with Disabilities.”

From May 16 to 19, the course "Training to improve the capacity of source lectures on gender-based violence prevention and peer counselling skills in supporting victims of gender-based violence" was held at Hoi An city, Quang Nam province. The activity was organized by ACDC in collaboration with the Association of People with Disabilities, Agent Orange Victims, Sponsoring People with Disabilities and Protecting Children's rights in Quang Tri province; The Association of People with Disabilities - Sponsoring People with Disabilities and Orphans in Thua Thien Province and the Association of People with Disabilities in Quang Nam Province.