High School Students Raise Money for AO Victims

In Portland, Oregon, students at Gresham High School hope to raise $1,000 to send to an orphanage in Vietnam that cares for children affected by Agent Orange:

This year, much of their attention has been focused on Vietnam, and the lasting effects of Agent Orange.

Agent Orange is the nickname for a powerful herbicide and defoliant the U.S. military used between 1961 and 1971 during the Vietnam War.

Chemicals found in the compound cause a wide range of health problems and birth defects.

In addition to hosting an information night with a presentation by a Vietnam veteran, the students did presentations in the other classes at the school, showing a video clip about Agent Orange to the students to help raise awareness of the issue.

Club members hope to raise $1,000 to send to an orphanage in Vietnam to help children who are still experiencing the effects of Agent Orange, Kim said.