Organizations Filed Purposes:
WLP provides direct humanitarian assistance in the form of medical care, educational support and income generation to families heavily impacted by the war in Southeast Asia. WLP educates Americans about the impacts of war and provides information to veterans and others about Agent Orange/Dioxin.
Support to People with Disabilities in Laos: The project identifies and provides health care and educational support to children and youths with disabilities along the former Ho Chi Minh Trail area of Laos. The project also investigates areas of Laos that may have potential dioxin contamination from the use of military herbicides in Laos during the American war. The project surveyed 126 villages in 5 districts of Salavan and Savannakhet provinces of Laos along the former Ho Chi Minh Trail area. It raised awareness in villages and district government offices about the potential health and environmental impacts of use of dioxin contaminated herbicides during the American war in Laos and the types of birth defects and disabilities the project could help address. Over 500 children and adults under the age of 55 with congenital malformations and birth defects were identified. 25 received surgeries, prosthetic services, adaptive equipment or examinations by medical specialists. 23 youths and young adults received monthly support to travel from their village to the district hospital to receive epilepsy medication and follow-up care. In addition, 7 youths with disabilities received support to undertake vocational education programs or continue their primary education.
Humanitarian Assistance Program for People with Disabilities: The program focuses on poor families in Vietnam with one or more children with severe and/or multiple disabilities. It provides direct assistance to the families and/or children to provide livelihood support, improve housing conditions, medical care and/or adaptive equipment, support education and vocational training expenses, and provides support and training to parents who are caring for severely disabled children. The project provided support to 26 families in Quang Nam Province that received direct income generation support in the form of livestock, medical care or to set up a small home-based business. The project supported the operating costs for an early intervention center in Nam Dong District, Thua Thien Hue province Vietnam that provides rehabilitation, basic education and self-care skills for 7 severely disabled children. A grant to the Office of Genetic Counseling and Disabled children at the Hue School of Medicine supported the physical therapy of dozens of children. The project also supported the school fees for young girl who was born without limbs, so that she could attend the sixth grade in Cu Chi District, HCM City.
Agent Orange Education Project: Provides information to veterans and their families, non-profits, students, journalists, film-makers and the general public about the impacts of Agent Orange/Dioxin, Un-exploded ordnance and other war legacies on human health and the environment. Manages an informational website about Agent Orange/Dioxin (http://www.agentorangerecord.com). Staff participates in conferences and educational events write articles and research papers.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Susan Hammond | Executive Director/Board Secretary | 30 | $9,692 |
| Thi Bay Miradoli | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Jacquelyn Chagnon | President | 20 | $0 |
| Ann Helm | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Andrew Wells-Dang | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Ivan Small | Director | 2 | $0 |
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