Taseco Group accompanies the Livelihood Support Program for Mine Accident Victims in Quang Ngai

The Organizing Committee examined, provided health consultation, and distributed free medicine to about 500 people who were victims of bomb and mine accidents, victims of Agent Orange, and poor patients; supported 20 breeding cows, worth 12 million VND/cow, to 20 poor households who had not yet received a livelihood; supported the repair of houses for 20 households in especially difficult circumstances, worth 15 million VND/household; and awarded 40 bicycles, worth 2 million VND/bike, to 40 poor students who overcame difficulties in their studies.

With the aim of helping victims of post-war mine accidents develop their family economy, creating conditions for disabled people affected by health problems and the poor to receive free medical examination and treatment, and free medicine, the volunteer program has completed its mission of bringing the care and sharing of sponsors and the community to victims and the poor in Quang Ngai province.

Mr. Pham Van Thuong, Lang Trui village, Ba Tieu commune, Ba To district, said that he often suffers from diseases such as numbness in limbs, joint pain, and sciatica. He was very happy to be examined and given medicine and expressed his gratitude for the timely attention of the Party and State.

Lieutenant General Nguyen Duc Soat, Chairman of the Vietnam Association for the Support of Overcoming the Consequences of Bombs and Mines, said that after 7 years of operation, the Association was established in 2014 and has supported many victims of post-war bomb and mine accidents. According to reports from local branches, the program has brought about very positive results, with many households having escaped poverty and become rich thanks to the Association's support capital.

Quang Ngai is one of the localities that has suffered severe consequences from bomb and mine pollution. According to statistics, over 20% of the province's natural land area is contaminated with more than 17,500 tons of bombs remaining underground, in lakes, and along the coast. Since 1975, the province has had thousands of victims of post-war bomb and mine accidents. Most of the victims are the main breadwinners who have become a burden to their families and relatives; therefore, they need the community and society to share with them to have more motivation to overcome the pain and loss and continue to live a useful life.

 (The article references information sources from baotintuc.vn)