Attending the program were leaders and representatives from the following agencies: the Central Association of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin in Vietnam, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department, the Hanoi City Veterans Association; along with representatives from various organizations and businesses.
In his opening remarks, Lieutenant General Nguyen Huu Chinh, Chairman of the Vietnam Association of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin, stated that in 2025, the Vietnam Agent Orange/Dioxin Victims Fund received thousands of donations from people in Vietnam, overseas Vietnamese, and international organizations, with a total mobilized fund of over 9.3 billion VND. Of this amount, over 1.7 billion VND was raised through the MB Bank's Charity App.
From these resources, the Fund has implemented many practical support activities such as building houses, giving gifts during the Lunar New Year, the Day for Victims of Agent Orange in Vietnam (August 10th), supporting the recovery from the consequences of storms and floods, making emergency visits, donating wheelchairs, supporting the care of victims at social welfare centers, and supporting livelihoods.
Lieutenant General Nguyen Huu Chinh, Chairman of the Vietnam Association of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin, delivered a speech at the launching ceremony.
Building on the achievements of advocacy and care for victims in the past, in 2026, on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the Agent Orange disaster in Vietnam (August 10, 1961 - August 10, 2026), the Vietnam Association of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin is launching a program to support Agent Orange victims and implementing a series of activities in response to this meaningful event.
In conjunction with the program, the Vietnam Agent Orange/Dioxin Victims Fund, in coordination with media agencies and the Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB), is launching a campaign to mobilize and call upon organizations, businesses, and philanthropists to contribute resources to improve the lives and healthcare of victims; thereby raising community awareness, spreading the spirit of compassion, social responsibility, and the tradition of solidarity of the Vietnamese people.
In this campaign, the Foundation is collaborating with organizations such as TikTok Vietnam, Top Media, the Vietnam Digital Media Association, and the MB Charity Platform to organize the online charity run "Stepping with Compassion" on the topplay.vn platform to raise funds. Simultaneously, it connects businesses, KOLs/KOCs, students, and the domestic and international community to participate in spreading the humanitarian values of the program. Donations can be made in kind or via bank transfer to Account 1961, Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank.
"With the funds raised, we will continue to spend them on caring for the victims, focusing on the following: supporting medical examinations, treatment, and rehabilitation; supporting production capital; providing money and gifts; and supporting the construction and repair of houses for the victims," Lieutenant General Nguyen Huu Chinh said in his appeal.
Representatives from Ao Vua Joint Stock Company donated 100 million VND at the launching ceremony.
In response to the launch ceremony, many organizations and philanthropists attended the event, participating and directly supporting the cause with a total of over 1 billion VND, including: Aquitara Impact Fund 1, Kingdom of Belgium: 250 million VND; ABLE International: 10,000 USD; Ao Vua Joint Stock Company: 100 million VND; Association of Koreans Who Love Vietnam: 5,000 USD and 100 million VND; Drinking Water, Remembering the Source Volunteer Group: 130 million VND; Le Beauty High-Tech Aesthetics: 50 million VND; GSP Charitable Organization: 20 million VND; Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to Vietnam: 9.5 million VND;... The Association also received information from the Board of Directors of the UK's Medical and Scientific Aid Organization for Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, which will donate 81,000 USD (equivalent to 2.1 billion VND) to help the Association purchase wheelchairs and support livelihoods for Agent Orange victims in Vietnam.
With the theme "65 Years - From Disaster to a Journey of Joint Efforts to Alleviate the Pain of Agent Orange Victims," in addition to the aforementioned launching ceremony, there will be many practical and meaningful activities: Organizing the 5th Congress of Outstanding Advanced Models "For Agent Orange Victims" for the period 2026-2031 (scheduled to take place on May 27, 2026); Organizing the "Agent Orange - Conscience and Justice" Exhibition in Da Nang City in 2026 (scheduled to open on July 22, 2026 ); Organizing the online running event "Walking with Compassion" ; Organizing a meeting to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Agent Orange disaster in Vietnam and receiving the prestigious award bestowed by the Party and State to the Association (August 2026); Collaborating in the production of a documentary film with the theme "65 Years - From Disaster to a Journey of Joint Efforts to Alleviate the Pain of Agent Orange Victims" ; editing and publishing the "Outline for Propaganda on the 65th Anniversary of the Agent Orange Disaster in Vietnam" ...
Lieutenant General Nguyen Huu Chinh, Chairman of the Vietnam Association of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin, signed a cooperation agreement with a business to organize the online running event "Stepping with Compassion".
In further discussions with the press about the online "Walking with Compassion" race – one of the highlights of this year's activities – a representative of the Vietnam Agent Orange/Dioxin Victims Fund stated that this is a new activity, being implemented for the first time to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Agent Orange disaster in Vietnam. The program is organized by the Fund in collaboration with Top Media Company and other partners on a digital platform, with the aim of creating a modern and convenient way for many people to join hands in supporting Agent Orange victims.
"All funds raised through this activity will be used to support Vietnamese victims of Agent Orange/dioxin. The resources received will be dedicated to practical care and support for the victims and will not be allocated to any other purpose. This is not just a simple online race, but also an activity with profound humanitarian significance, aiming to spread the spirit of sharing and community responsibility," said a representative of the Vietnam Agent Orange/Dioxin Victims Fund.
The organizing committee and all delegates and guests at the launch ceremony.
The series of practical activities commemorating the 65th anniversary of the Agent Orange disaster in Vietnam promises to continue spreading a profound humanitarian message, inspiring a spirit of mutual support among compatriots at home and international friends. Every contribution from the community is not only a crucial material resource for caring for the livelihoods and health of victims, but also an invaluable source of moral encouragement, helping victims and their families to overcome challenges and reintegrate into society. Through this, the campaign once again affirms the nation's fine moral traditions and the determination of the entire society to "leave no one behind" in the journey of jointly alleviating the suffering caused by Agent Orange.
Source: https://phunuvietnam.vn/hon-31-ti-dong-ung-ho-nan-nhan-chat-doc-da-cam-dioxin-viet-nam-238260515125424649.htm
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