The Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee has donated VND750 million to help Agent Orange (AO) victims build 50 new houses. President of the VFF Central Committee Huynh Dam visited and presented gifts to the Vietnam Association for Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin (VAVA) on August 5. Representatives of VAVA raised their concerns over AO victim’s lawsuit against US chemical companies, as well as their difficulties in dealing with policies concerning AO victims. They highly valued the Party and State’s incentive policies for AO victims and appreciated assistance from individuals and organizations at home and abroad in helping AO victims live better lives. Many generations of Vietnamese AO victims have been suffering horrid consequences of the toxic chemical sprayed by US troops during the war. At present, about 60 percent of AO victims’ families are living in poor conditions. On behalf of the VFF, Mr Dam praised VAVA’s recent achievements and contributions to helping AO victims improve their daily lives. He pledged further support for the association, saying that VFF will continue coordinating with other central agencies and localities to provide better care for the victims. (vovnews.vn Aug 5)
