February is an active month for Make Agent Orange History. We have four exiting events coming up across the United States. If you live in North Carolina, the San Francisco Bay Area or Seattle, please consider attending one of the following:
February 16th and 17th:
Agent Orange: A Humanitarian Concern We Can Do Something About
35 years after the end of the war, harmful effects of Agent Orange/dioxin contamination are still being felt by millions in Vietnam, including children. Please join us to hear from four dynamic individuals have worked to address the legacy of Agent Orange. This event promises to be highly informative and inspiring.
This event will take place at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and Wake Forest University. Follow the hyperlinks below for details and to RSVP.
Wednesday, February 16th, 6:00PM: University of North Carolina
Thursday, February 17th, 11:00AM: Wake Forest University
Thursday, February 17th, 6:00PM:
The Little Red Envelope Fundraiser
Children of Vietnam helps children with disabilities by providing health care, education, accessible housing, job training and more. This event will feature special guest National Geographic photojournalist Catherine Karnow and all donations will be matched dollar for dollar by Bob Page of Replacements, Ltd.
This event will be held in Greensboro, North Carolina. Learn more and RSVP here.
Tuesday, February 22nd, 5:00PM:
Agent Orange: A Humanitarian Concern We Can Do Something About
Please join us to hear how two dynamic individuals – Son Michael Pham of Kids Without Borders and VIET2010 fellow Jodie Ha Pham – have worked to address the legacy of Agent Orange and what you can do. This event will demonstrate that Agent Orange is a humanitarian concern we can do something about by showcasing the work of some of our efforts most passionate advocates. Please RSVP here.
Friday, February 25th, 11:30AM:
Addressing the Legacy of Agent Orange
Wars don’t end when the guns fall silent. The legacy of Agent Orange/dioxin contaminated soils has placed a heavy burden of disability on people in Vietnam as well as on American veterans, and continues to be a challenge. Drawing on extensive experience in today’s Vietnam, the speakers will show how this is a humanitarian concern we can do something about.
The Commonwealth Club of San Francisco hosts this event. Learn more and RSVP here.
