The chemical war waged by the US in Vietnam is the longest, largest and most catastrophic war in human history. From 1961 to 1971, the US military used about 80 million liters of toxic chemicals, 61% of which was Agent Orange, containing 366 kg of dioxin. Dioxin is the most toxic of all poisons known to mankind. With a dose of 1 picgram (1 trillionth of a gram) can cause cancer, reproductive complications in humans; A few tens of nanograms (billionths of a gram) can instantly kill people, especially Agent Orange that is passed on through generations. The chemical war has caused a terrible disaster to the environment and human health in Vietnam.
Tay Ninh is one of the 8 provinces most heavily sprayed, currently 9.064 victims have been exposed, including 4.682 people with deformities, deformities, inherited throughout the life of their children and grandchildren. Many situations live in tragedy, despair because of illness, poverty, loneliness, helpless ...
In the past years, Tay Ninh Party Committee and government; units, organizations, individuals and businesses inside and outside the province join hands to take care of Agent Orange victims and families to have more conditions and energy to rise up in life, many victims have generate income to support themselves and their families, escape from hardship and poverty. However, there are still many Agent Orange victims in the province who are in difficult circumstances because of their illness and are unable to serve themselves. They desperately need the help of the social community, especially after the pandemic. Covid-19 pandemic.
On the occasion of the 62nd anniversary of the Vietnam Agent Orange disaster (August 10.8.1961, 10.8.2023-August XNUMX, XNUMX), the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Tay Ninh province called on units, organizations, companies, enterprises, benefactors, and sponsors. inside and outside the province open arms of kindness continue to support and help Agent Orange victims both physically and mentally, helping them to overcome difficulties, rise to meaningful lives; at the same time, coordinate in organizing and participating in activities "Action for victims of Agent Orange/dioxin Tay Ninh".
Receiving address: Association of Agent Orange/dioxin victims of Tay Ninh province (in the campus of the provincial Red Cross Association), number 40, Le Loi street, quarter 4, ward 2, Tay Ninh city; Tel: (0276) 3922095; 0913.812690.
Account Name: Fund for Victims of Agent Orange/dioxin in Tay Ninh Province
Account number: 115000063169 at Tay Ninh Bank for Industry and Trade; 5700201008486 at Tay Ninh Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development.
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