ACTION FOR VICTIMS OF AGENT ORANGE IN VIETNAM

62 years ago, on August 10, 1961, the U.S. Army carried out its first mission to spray “herbicides” – Agent Orange/dioxin – in Vietnam, marking the beginning of the largest-scale chemical warfare in history, which left devastating consequences.

Since then, August 10 has become the Day for Victims of Agent Orange in Vietnam, a reminder of a disaster that has impacted the environment and the health of 5 million Vietnamese people. Though the war has long ended, the pain continues to persist across generations, with many still suffering from both physical and mental hardships.

To demonstrate its responsibility to the community, BAN THACH has joined hands with the local People’s Committee to actively support the movement “Action for Victims of Agent Orange in Vietnam.” For Ban Thach, easing the pain of Agent Orange victims is not only an act of charity and humanity, but more importantly, a reflection of solidarity, the moral principle of “gratitude to those who contributed to the nation,” and the deep-rooted Vietnamese tradition of “mutual support.”