It is part of a first-ever nationwide program to eliminate temporary and dilapidated housing for biological children of war veterans exposed to chemical toxins. The program is being led by the Ministry of National Defense in coordination with ministries, sectors, and localities. Military personnel had spent 44,000 man days building safe, secure homes for families of AO victims.
Lieutenant General Nguyen Huu Chinh, President of the Vietnam Association for Victims of Agent Orange/dioxin (VAVA), said: "Based on proposals and recommendations by our Association, the Prime Minister has issued a directive calling on local authorities and VAVA to conduct a comprehensive review and assessment to eliminate temporary and dilapidated housing for second- and third-generation AO victims. These results reflect the Party and State’s care and supports for AO victims."
For 65 years, Agent Orange/dioxin and its consequences have haunted the lives of many Vietnamese families. Vietnam has paid special attention to addressing the consequences of Agent Orange/dioxin exposure, with policies aimed at supporting victims and their families. In 2026, a nationwide program to replace substandard housing was extended to the biological children of war veterans affected by chemical toxins.
In Quang Tri Province, local authorities are repairing and constructing more than 360 houses for biological children of AO victims. Duong Tan Long, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front in Quang Tri, said: "We have mobilized resources and contributions from benefactors and donors both from and outside the province to implement this program in the most effective way possible."
A new house cannot erase the lasting effects of war, but it can give many affected families an opportunity to ease their hardships and stabilize their lives to move forward.
