Overcoming Agent Orange pain

The war has gone by, but the pain still remains with many Vietnamese people, including those directly exposed to Agent Orange/dioxin or born with disabilities caused by the toxic agent. However, instead of accepting the unlucky fate, many AO victims have overcome difficulties and challenges, becoming useful members not only for their families but the society as well.

War veteran Bui Gia Vien, an AO victim living in Dong Van ward, Duy Tien town, Ha Nam province, has developed a livestock and poultry farming model that generates an income of up to 400 million VND (nearly 16,000 USD) per year. (Photo: VNA)

Nguyen Van Hung (left), from Tien Son commune, Duy Tien town, Ha Nam province, an indirect AO victim, whose father exposed to the agent during the wartime, has succeeded in developing his family's economy. (Photo: VNA)

The Hanoi centre for caring, nurturing and treating AO victims in Ba Vi district focuses on education and life skills training for victims through learning-based activities. (Photo: VNA)

An AO victim participates in the "Aspiration to Rise" seminar in response to Vietnam's Day for Agent Orange/Dioxin Victims. (Photo: VNA)

AO victims in Da Nang enjoy activities at the 54th anniversary of the Agent Orange disaster in Vietnam (August 10, 1961 - 2015) and Day for Agent Orange/Dioxin Victims (August 10). (Photo: VNA)

Nguyen Son Lam, born in 1982 in Quang Ninh province, is only 90 cm tall and weighs 27 kg. His both legs suffer atrophy due to Agent Orange/dioxin exposure from his father. Despite these challenges, he has shown remarkable determination, earning two bachelor's degrees in English and Japanese, proficient in French, and actively contributing to social activities and support the community. (August 10). (Photo: VNA)

AO victims are trained in making fabric flowers at Facility 3 of the Association of Victims of Agent Orange/dioxin of Da Nang city. (Photo: VNA)

Deputy Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Municipal Party Committee Vo Thi Dung joins Agent Orange victims and people with disabilities in the "Walk for Victims of Agent Orange and Poor People with Disabilities" in 2019. (Photo: VNA)