Spread the spirit of emulation strongly for victims of Agent Orange.

On May 27th, in Hanoi, the Vietnam Association of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin held its 5th Congress of Outstanding Exemplars "For Victims of Agent Orange," covering the period 2021-2026. Ms. Bui Thi Minh Hoai, Member of the Politburo, Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, and Chairwoman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, attended the Congress.

Lieutenant General Nguyen Huu Chinh, Chairman of the Vietnam Association of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin, delivers a speech. Photo: Minh Duc/TTXVN

In his opening remarks at the Congress, Lieutenant General Nguyen Huu Chinh, Chairman of the Vietnam Association of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin, stated that the Congress is a deeply significant event aimed at summarizing the emulation movement over the past five years. It is also an opportunity to honor outstanding collectives and individuals, strongly spreading the spirit of emulation for Agent Orange victims and the nation's tradition of "mutual support and compassion"; affirming the responsibility of the entire society towards Agent Orange victims – those who still bear the heavy burden of war.

The Congress is a significant milestone aimed at encouraging the resilience of Agent Orange victims, honoring association officials, organizations, individuals, and philanthropists who have made significant contributions; thereby spreading the spirit of solidarity and compassion, working together to alleviate the suffering caused by Agent Orange, and implementing the Association's motto: "Solidarity - Responsibility - Compassion - For Agent Orange Victims".

According to the Vietnam Association of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin, from 2021-2025, the entire Association mobilized more than 2.424 billion VND to care for and support victims; of which the Central Association mobilized more than 58.5 billion VND, and international sources accounted for about 10%. The total funding to support victims and their families reached nearly 2.314 billion VND, including more than 55.7 billion VND for upgrading facilities and caring for victims at centers; more than 172 billion VND for building new houses and repairing existing ones; and more than 1.114 billion VND for visiting and giving gifts during Tet (Lunar New Year) and on the Day for Victims of Agent Orange (August 10).

Lieutenant General Nguyen Huu Chinh, Chairman of the Vietnam Association of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin, presents Certificates of Commendation from the Association to the collectives. Photo: Minh Duc/TTXVN.

From the "For Victims of Agent Orange" emulation movement during the 2021-2026 period, many exemplary individuals who overcame difficulties and devotedly cared for their loved ones or continued to contribute to the community have been recognized. These include: Ms. Dang Thi Dieu (in Ca Mau ), who for many years cared for her two younger siblings, victims of Agent Orange, while also running a small business to cover living expenses and medication; and Ms. Nguyen Thi Ha (Hai Phong), who suffers from severe mobility impairment due to the effects of Agent Orange but overcame difficulties to learn a trade, open a hair salon, and provide free vocational training to over 100 disadvantaged young people.

Mr. Le Tan Dat (Dong Thap), born in 2001, despite suffering from muscle atrophy and leg deformities, still pursues information technology, participates in teaching, and works in the field of data science . Ms. Pham Thi Ly (Hung Yen) has maintained a free tutoring class at her home for 15 years to support elementary school students...

Comrade Bui Thi Minh Hoai and delegates attending the Congress. Photo: Minh Duc/TTXVN

These stories show that, overcoming the pain and loss left by the war, many victims of Agent Orange are still persistently working, studying, and contributing, while also conveying a message of resilience and shared responsibility within the community.

At the congress, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Association of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin awarded Certificates of Merit to outstanding collectives and individuals in the "For Victims of Agent Orange" emulation movement, giai đoạn 2021-2026.

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/thoi-su/lan-toa-manh-me-tinh-than-thi-dua-vi-nan-nhan-chat-doc-da-cam-20260527130240960.htm