(VOVworld) – A photo exhibition opened on Wednesday in Ho Chi Minh City to mark the 51^st anniversary of Vietnam’s Agent Orange/Dioxin disaster. On display are more than 100 photos on two topics: “Agent Orange/dioxin –everyone’s pain” and “accompanying Agent Orange victims to overcome difficulties”. The photos feature the toxic chemical’s long lasting effects and consequences on Vietnam’s living environment and people for many generations.

It also reflects the victims’ strong will to overcome fate and set bright examples for others to follow. Organizers also collect signatures in support of Vietnamese Agent Orange victims in their fight for justice, especially for their coming trials against US chemical companies. Since early last year, Ho Chi Minh City’s Association of Agent Orange/dioxin Victims have raised more than 125,000 USD to support the victims. President of the association Tran Ngoc Tho said: "This year, we focus on communications to call for support for victims who are struggling to survive. The work also helps people of all strata, overseas Vietnamese, and foreigners living in Vietnam understand the sufferings of Agent Orange/Diozin victims to help relieve their pain."