The American War on Vietnam was the most devastating war yet known. Although it ended in 1975 it left a terrible legacy which has travelled down the years to the present day for the people, its forests and its land.
Despite this the country has made remarkable progress in many fields since and despite the international embargo that ended in 1994. However, it will take many more years of support, and international aid to overcome the legacy of Agent Orange one of the chemicals used in that war.
Our campaigns seeking justice for the victims of Agent Orange has led to Len Aldis being invited to speak at a number of universities in the UK and in Vietnam. He has also spoken on the issue at public meetings in Sweden, Denmark, Germany, France and Vietnam.
In addition, we have shown international award winning documentary films on Agent Orange such as “Battle’s Poison Cloud”, produced by Tambuti Films of London. “Path to Justice”, Vietnam Film Centre and in which Len appeared. Another film “Agent Orange” a personal requiem” by Masako Sakata has recently been released as has “The Last Ghost of War” by an American company, Janet Gardner Group.
The military used Agent Orange to clear the surrounding areas of the American and allied military bases in South Vietnam and the foliage by the roadsides. Later it was used to destroy forests to expose the Vietnamese forces opposed to the Americans and their allies. It was also used to destroy the crops that the U.S. felt would be useful to the forces opposing them.
The BVFS since its foundation in 1992 has, and will continue with its work and projects in raising awareness and funds for the Vietnamese people, especially those suffering from the effects of Agent Orange.
On 30th April 2009, Vietnam National Day to commemorate their Victory of 1975, the BVFS set-up a New Online Petition addressed to President Obama and Members of Congress calling for Justice.
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A Word from the Founder of BVFS Len Aldis and his award from VAVA
BVFS Secretary made Honorary Citizen of Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC)
Monsanto dumps Chemical Waste in
US Supreme Court Rejects Appeal.
Len Aldis talks about Agent Orange.
Len Aldis Video about the US Supreme Court Ruling and the betrayal of the Agent Orange Victims.
