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13.5 million USD mobilised for AO victims in 2017

The Vietnam Association of Victims of Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin (VAVA) mobilised nearly 306 billion VND (13.5 million USD) to support AO victims in 2017, heard a conference in Hanoi on December 19.
13.5 million USD mobilised for AO victims in 2017 ảnh 1Vietnamese AO victims (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Association of Victims of Agent Orange(AO)/dioxin (VAVA) mobilised nearly 306 billion VND (13.5 million USD) tosupport AO victims in 2017, heard a conference in Hanoi on December 19.

With that money, the association built and upgraded 718 houses, presented 920wheelchairs, granted 1,900 scholarships and generated jobs for more than 180people.

The association also visited and presented gifts to AO victims on the occasionof the War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27), Day for AO Victims (August 10)and Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday.

Besides, the association raised its voice in the struggle to gain justice forAO victims.

In 2018, the association will continue its care for AO victims and studied thethird generation of AO victims to propose adding them into the list of socialbeneficiaries, while continuing to demand justice for the victims.

By renewing methods to mobilise donations, the association is expected to havemore than 10 chapters that collect at least 10 billion VND (440,000 USD) in theyear.

Also on November 19, the Office ofthe national steeringcommittee for overcoming consequences of chemicals used by theUS during war in Vietnam (called the Office of National Steering Committee 33)held a meeting to review its operation in 2017 and set forth tasks for the nextyear.

Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Vo Tuan Nhan said thePrime Minister has decided to establish the national steering committee forovercoming consequences of post-war bombs, mines and chemicals in Vietnam.

Therefore, the Office of National Steering Committee 33 will be moved to theVietnam Environment Administration (VEA).

Nhan said the office will advise the ministry on assessing the environment beforeand after the settlement of consequences caused by dioxin.

VEA Deputy Director General Nguyen The Dong said in 2017, the Office stepped upactivities to deal with consequences of chemicals  at “hot spots” such as Da Nang and Bien Hoaairports, promoted international cooperation, especially with the US, andidentified areas at risks of being exposed to dioxin to serve the building ofpolicies towards AO victims. -VNA
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