1,041 acres of land cleared, 105,855+ unexploded ordnance removed & destroyed
85,850+ individuals received Mine Risk Education, 1,797 students attending kindergarten
215 victims and 62 families affected by accidents supported, 1,664 scholarships distributed
12 kindergartens, 12 libraries, 2 community centers, and 100 family homes built
43,850+ trees planted by 795 citizen diplomats
PeaceTrees Vietnam - headquartered in Seattle, Washington, and Quang Tri Province, Vietnam - creates a safe and successful future for children and families endangered by the legacy of the Vietnam War. In partnership with local communities in Vietnam, we remove explosives and return land to productive use, build schools and libraries to educate future generations, and advance economic development to ensure a prosperous tomorrow. Your support cultivates secure and flourishing communities in a country still ravaged by the remnants of war.
PeaceTrees EOD technicians helped to safely remove 463 shells found by locals in Xuan Phuoc hamlet.
In part II - The Legacies of War and Healing Wounds, Professor Giebel describes his experiences in Vietnam and work with PeaceTrees.
