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Mr. Nguyen Van Troi, 49 years old, residing in Hamlet 14, Khanh An Commune, U Minh District, is a typical example of that spirit. Mr. Troi himself is a victim of Agent Orange, his daughter, Ms. Nguyen Thi Nhu Y (24 years old) also suffers from the consequences that prevent her body from developing normally. Not discouraged by this, he and his wife still work hard. Currently, the family is raising 6 pigs, growing water spinach on rented land, more than 1 hectare, combined with raising freshwater fish. This model brings in an income of over 80 million VND per year, helping the family escape poverty from the beginning of 2023.

Mr. Troi confided: “Previously, my family’s circumstances were very difficult, we were a poor household in the hamlet. Thanks to the provincial Association of Agent Orange/Dioxin Victims supporting 50 million VND and savings, we were able to build a spacious house. After finishing the house, I applied to escape poverty and focus on increasing production. Growing water fern can be sold for 15-20 thousand VND/kg depending on wholesale and retail. Working hard every day, I can earn a few hundred thousand VND, totaling about 8-9 million VND/month, life is much less difficult than before.”

The model of growing water fern of Mr. Nguyen Van Troi, Hamlet 14, Khanh An Commune, U Minh District, brings in an income of over 80 million VND per year.

In Hamlet 6, Khanh Lam Commune, Mr. Le Hoang Than (70 years old) is also a testament to the resilience of Agent Orange victims. Mr. Than was exposed to toxic chemicals in 1970. His youngest daughter, Ms. Le Hong Nhi, is 39 years old this year but has the intelligence of a 3-year-old child. Family life was extremely difficult, his wife rowed a boat for hire. In 2001, he decided to open a small sawmill, gradually rebuilding his life.

Mr. Than shared: “My family was in difficulty, so I could not give up. My husband and I borrowed money to invest in a sawmill. At first, it was small, mainly sawing eucalyptus and yellow cajuput. Later, I saved up to buy a big sawmill and sent my son to vocational school to help. Now I am old and weak, I only help my son and hire 2 more workers. Thanks to this workshop, the family has gradually become well-off, earning several hundred million VND each year.”

Mr. Nguyen Thanh Doan, 52 years old, residing in Tan Tien hamlet, Tan An Tay commune, Ngoc Hien district, was exposed to Agent Orange since birth, but he refused to give in to his fate. Although his left leg is deformed, he is determined to make a living.

Mr. Nguyen Thanh Doan's extensive shrimp farming model helps his family have a more prosperous life.

Mr. Doan shared: “My parents gave me 8 hectares of land to start a business. At first, raising shrimp was very difficult, but I tried to stick with it. Later, I combined it with raising crabs, and my income increased. Now life is better, I bought more land, expanding to more than 1 hectare. Each tide brings in over 10 million VND.”

Mr. Dang Van My, Chairman of the Provincial Association of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin, commented: “The examples of those who have risen up like Mr. Troi, Mr. Than, Mr. Doan... are symbols of extraordinary determination. They not only save themselves but also contribute to creating jobs and helping people in similar situations. That is a living proof of the indomitable spirit and aspiration to rise up of Agent Orange victims”./.

Hoang Vu

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