Through reports and interactions with victims and families of Agent Orange victims, in addition to special art performances, the Program aims to widely disseminate and raise awareness of the community about the serious consequences of toxic chemicals during the war in Vietnam.

The program also carries a message affirming the attention and efforts of the Party, State, and political system; as well as the proactive, responsible and affectionate spirit of the staffs and organizations of the Vietnam Association of Agent Orange/Dioxin Victims at all levels; along with the support and assistance of the people, philanthropists in the country and international friends in the work of overcoming the consequences of toxic chemicals and fighting for justice for victims of Agent Orange.

Speaking at the program, Lieutenant General Nguyen Huu Chinh, Chairman of the Vietnam Association of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin, said: "The war has been over for nearly 50 years, but the consequences of toxic chemicals on our country are still very severe and long-lasting.

The lives of most victims and families of victims of Agent Orange are still very difficult. They are the poorest of the poor, the most miserable of the miserable.

Therefore, the theme "Lighting up the future" is the message that the Association of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin wishes to send to everyone through today's program, in order to call for and mobilize domestic and foreign resources to support and help more, more practically, more sustainably for victims and their families".

During the 10 years (1961-1971), the US military sprayed about 80 million liters of toxic chemicals, 61% of which was Agent Orange, containing 366kg of dioxin, over southern Vietnam.

This action caused catastrophic consequences for the environment and human health. More than 4.8 million Vietnamese people were exposed, of which more than 3 million were victims, with severe consequences and lingering pain for many generations.

Currently, the consequences of Agent Orange have been passed on to the 4th generation./.