AGENT ORANGE VICTIMS OF VIETNAM
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SUMMARY
This photo essay presented intertwines two compelling narratives from northern Vietnam, chronicling the ongoing impact of Agent Orange on its third-generation victims. Firstly, the Ba Vi Orphanage and Elderly Home near Hanoi provides refuge to 124 children who were severely disabled and abandoned at birth. These children are believed to be the indirect casualties of Agent Orange, a chemical defoliant used by the U.S. military during the Vietnam War.
Secondly, the story shifts to the Friendship Village, also near Hanoi, where I first encountered Nu in 2007. Nu, a descendant of a Vietnam War veteran, embodies the tragic legacy of Agent Orange; she is blind, mute, and mostly deaf, and also lives with autism. In 2008, a photography exhibition was organized to raise funds, ensuring Nu could continue to stay at the Friendship Village, where she receives daily care. As of 2024, we maintain a cherished tradition: visiting Nu annually to bring her home for the Lunar New Year and to ensure her ongoing well-being.
You can read more about my connection with Nu here and click below to donate to the Friendship Village.
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