Ms. Unaka Keiko, Senior Advisor of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)’s Volunteer Programme in Viet Nam, has recently visited victims of Agent Orange (AO) at the Da Nang Care Center for Victims of AO and Unfortunate Children.

Leaders of the Da Nang Association of Victims of AO/dioxin working with representatives from JICA in Viet Nam

During the meeting with Ms. Unaka Keiko, leaders of the Da Nang Association of Victims of AO/dioxin briefed her on the association’s activities and its operating models such as sewing, flower making, incense making, computer teaching, and rehabilitation programme.

They also highly lauded great efforts made by Ms. Tsutsumi Masalo, a special education specialist of JICA-Japan, for working at the center as a volunteer for more than 1 year.

In reply, JICA representatives affirmed that they will continue to ask competent agencies to support Da Nang in the time to come; as well as introduce more Japanese volunteers to the center according to the committed programme.

In the near future, JICA will introduce Mr. Hayashi Masao, a special education expert currently working at the "Green Dream" inclusive education facility, to work as a volunteer at the center.

Recently, JICA in Viet Nam has sent many volunteers to work at the Da Nang Care Center for Victims of AO and Unfortunate Children.

Reporting by TRA THANH LANH - Translating by M.DUNG