• Over 35 billion VND donated to help victims of Agent Orange.
  • 20 Tet (Lunar New Year) gift packages were given to victims of Agent Orange.
  • Nam Can District proactively cares for victims of Agent Orange.

Mr. Nguyen Van Troi, 49 years old, residing in Hamlet 14, Khanh An Commune, U Minh District, is a prime example of this spirit. Mr. Troi himself is a victim of Agent Orange, and his daughter, Ms. Nguyen Thi Nhu Y (24 years old), also suffers from its effects, resulting in developmental delays. Undeterred, he and his wife continue to work diligently. Currently, the family raises 6 pigs, cultivates water spinach on over 1 hectare of rented land, and raises freshwater fish. This model generates an income of over 80 million VND per year, helping the family escape poverty since the beginning of 2023.

Mr. Troi shared: “Previously, my family's circumstances were very difficult; we were a poor household in the hamlet. Thanks to the support of 50 million VND from the Provincial Association of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin and our savings, we were able to build a spacious house. After the house was finished, I applied to be removed from the poverty list and focused on increasing production. The water spinach I grow sells for 15-20 thousand VND/kg depending on wholesale and retail prices. Working diligently each day, I can earn a few hundred thousand VND, totaling about 8-9 million VND per month. Life is much less difficult than before.”

The model of growing water spinach by Mr. Nguyen Van Troi, in Hamlet 14, Khanh An Commune, U Minh District, brings in an income of over 80 million VND per year.

The model of growing water spinach by Mr. Nguyen Van Troi, in Hamlet 14, Khanh An Commune, U Minh District, brings in an income of over 80 million VND per year.

In Hamlet 6, Khanh Lam Commune, Mr. Le Hoang Than (70 years old) is also a testament to the resilience of Agent Orange victims. Mr. Than was exposed to chemical toxins since 1970. His youngest daughter, Le Hong Nhi, is now 39 years old but has the intellectual capacity of a three-year-old child. Family life was once extremely difficult; his wife worked as a hired boatman. In 2001, he resolutely opened a small sawmill, gradually rebuilding their lives.

Mr. Than shared: “My family was struggling, but I couldn't give up. My wife and I borrowed money and invested in a sawmill. Initially, it was small-scale, mainly sawing eucalyptus and acacia trees. Later, I saved up to buy a larger sawmill and sent my son to learn the trade to help. Now I'm old and weak, so I only help my son and hire two more workers. Thanks to this sawmill, my family has gradually become more prosperous, earning several hundred million dong each year.”

Mr. Nguyen Thanh Doan, 52 years old, residing in Tan Tien hamlet, Tan An Tay commune, Ngoc Hien district, was exposed to Agent Orange since birth, but he refused to surrender to fate. Despite a deformed left leg, he remained determined to build a career.

Mr. Nguyen Thanh Doan's extensive shrimp farming model has helped his family achieve a more prosperous life.

Mr. Nguyen Thanh Doan's extensive shrimp farming model has helped his family achieve a more prosperous life.

Mr. Doan shared: “My parents gave me 8 acres of land to start my business. Initially, raising shrimp was very difficult, but I persevered. Later, I combined it with raising crabs, and my income increased. Now life is better, I've bought more land and expanded to over 1 hectare. Each harvest brings in over 10 million dong.”

Mr. Dang Van My, Chairman of the Association of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin in the province, commented: “The inspiring examples of those who overcame adversity, such as Mr. Troi, Mr. Than, Mr. Doan... are symbols of extraordinary resilience. They not only saved themselves but also contributed to creating jobs and helping others in similar circumstances. This is vivid proof of the indomitable spirit and aspiration for self-improvement of Agent Orange victims.”

Hoang Vu

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