May 23, 2025 | 22:23 (GMT+7)
Victims of post-war UXO and disadvantaged students receive support
PANO - The Vietnam Association for Supporting UXO/Mine Action Efforts (VNASMA), in collaboration with the Peace Foundation and the People’s Committee of Can Loc District, Ha Tinh Province, held a ceremony on May 22 to provide livelihood support to victims of unexploded ordnance (UXO) and donate bicycles to underprivileged students in the district.
Specifically, 20 UXO victims received livelihood assistance, each worth VND 6 million, including VND 3 million in cash and 50 chickens. Additionally, 10 disadvantaged students with strong academic performance were given bicycles, with a total value of VND 20 million. The total support package provided to residents of the locality amounted to VND 140 million.
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Handing over livelihood support to victims of UXO |
Lt. Gen. Pham Ngoc Khoa, Standing Vice President of VNASMA and Vice President of the Peace Foundation, stated that with support from the association, many families affected by UXO incidents have effectively utilized the assistance and successfully escaped poverty.
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Victims of UXO receive chicken. |
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Disadvantaged students with good study results granted with bikes |
He expressed confidence that the beneficiaries in Can Loc District would make good use of the support, overcome their challenges, and lead a peaceful and prosperous life.
The recipients, who were wounded in bomb and mine explosions, expressed their commitment to raising the chickens and expanding the flocks in both quantity and quality, thereby increasing their household income.
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A short play on UXO incident prevention performed by Dong Loc Secondary School’s students. |
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Nguyen Tat Thanh Secondary School’s student answers a question on UXO hazards. |
As part of the event, participants watched a video on UXO incidents and prevention, enjoyed a student performance on UXO safety awareness by Dong Loc Secondary School, and took part in an educational activity on UXO hazards hosted by Nguyen Tat Thanh Secondary School.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, VNASMA awarded the insignia "For the Cause of UXO/Mine Action Efforts" to several officials and leaders of Can Loc District.
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VNASMA's insignia “For the cause of UXO/mine action efforts” presented to to officials and leaders of Can Loc District |
Translated by Mai Huong