Nearly 100 outstanding students afflicted with Agent Orange (AO)/Dioxin from Hanoi, Ha Nam, Hai Duong, Nam Dinh and Hai Phong have received gift packages and scholarships at the recent “Spring for Children” programme 2018.
At the "Spring for Children" programme (Source //dantri.com.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – Nearly 100 outstandingstudents afflicted with Agent Orange (AO)/Dioxin from Hanoi, Ha Nam, Hai Duong,Nam Dinh and Hai Phong have received gift packages and scholarships at therecent “Spring for Children” programme 2018.
The event was jointly held by the VietnamJournalists Association, the Vietnam Association of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin,and the Hanoi Radio-Television Broadcasting in the capital city on February 2.
Vice Chairman of the VietnamJournalists Association Ho Quang Loi said the association and pressagencies nationwide have launched a number of charitable activities for AO/Dioxinvictims and students with disabilities to ease their pains.
The programme aims to call for social assistancefor AO/dioxin victims to overcome difficulties to pursue learning and have awarm Tet holiday, he said.
He also called on organisations, businesses andindividuals to join hands to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds aswell as those with disabilities. During the programme, the audiences had a chance to enjoycircus and music performances and exchange with donors and AO victims.-VNA
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In recent years, with strong support from the Party and State, and building on its tradition as a heroic news agency, the VNA has not only actively participated in OANA but also proactively proposed various ideas for cooperation, helping shape a fresh image of effective media collaboration in the digital era, said VNA General Director Vu Viet Trang.
At the "Spring for Children" programme (Source //dantri.com.vn) 
