A Fitting Conclusion to Our Vietnam Mission: Championing Victim Assistance and Regional Solidarity
ASEAN REGIONAL MINE ACTION CENTER
06
Apr
As our mission across Vietnam concludes, ARMAC had the honor of visiting the Rehabilitation Center at Bach Mai Hospital in Hanoi.
Hosted by the Director of the Center, we witnessed firsthand the transformative care being provided to survivors of explosive ordnance (EO).
From physical rehabilitation to psychosocial support, the center embodies the values of compassion, resilience, and dignity that are at the core of ARMAC’s mission.
This visit reaffirmed our shared commitment to victim assistance—a key component of humanitarian mine action and one of the priorities in ARMAC’s Strategic Framework 2023–2027 .
It also underscored the importance of regional cooperation in building capacity and delivering integrated support services that help survivors regain independence and live with dignity.
Earlier in the journey, we engaged with communities and survivors in Quang Binh, Quang Tri, and Hue provinces. These meaningful exchanges deepened our understanding of the ongoing needs for physical and mental rehabilitation across affected areas and highlighted the importance of inclusive and sustainable development.
We extend our sincere gratitude to our key Vietnamese partners—the Vietnam Association for Supporting UXO/Mine Action Efforts (VNASMA) and the Vietnam National Mine Action Center (VNMAC)—for their generous hospitality and steadfast support.
Special thanks as well to the ASEAN-Korea Cooperation Fund (AKCF) for their unwavering backing of this initiative, which exemplifies how ASEAN partnerships can drive transformative change.
We are also deeply grateful to our project collaborators—SingHealth (Singapore), the Peace Sharing Association (PSA), and Yonsei University (South Korea)—whose expertise and dedication continue to enhance the quality and impact of our victim assistance efforts across ASEAN.
This mission represents more than a series of site visits—it marks a shared journey of learning, solidarity, and action. As we return, we carry forward the insights, relationships, and renewed commitment to our vision: a mine-free ASEAN where no one is left behind.
Together, we advance peace, dignity, and resilience in the region.
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