Nearly 5.7 billion VND was raised to care for and assist victims of Agent Orange.

(CT) - According to the Association of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin in O Mon District, over the past five years of implementing the "For Victims of Agent Orange" emulation movement (2021-2025), the Association at all levels in the district has mobilized social resources and state budget funds to provide nearly 5.7 billion VND in subsidies to victims. Through this, over 10,784 victims have received care; 6 houses have been newly built or renovated; 64 million VND in interest-free loans have been provided to 3 victims, and debts have been written off for 11 victims. The Association has also supported 178 disadvantaged families and awarded 41 scholarships and school supplies to children of victims in difficult circumstances in the district.

The Association of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin in O Mon District organized a gift-giving event for victims in the district.

In addition, the Association of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin in O Mon District has established 11 "Community-based care for Agent Orange victims" models in 7 wards with 117 members, comprising 3 types of models: "Helping victims develop economically ", "Community health teams providing healthcare for disadvantaged victims in households", and "Caring for female victims raising children and elderly parents".

Text and photos: Xuan Dao

Source: https://baocantho.com.vn/van-dong-gan-5-7-ti-dong-cham-care-help-victims-of-orange-toxic-a186199.html