PeaceTrees Vietnam is a nonprofit organization based in Seattle, Washington, and Quang Tri Province, Vietnam. They are dedicated to addressing the legacy of the U.S-Vietnam War through mine action, community assistance, and citizen diplomacy. With the support of Vietnamese leadership and local communities, PeaceTrees safely clears land of explosive remnants of war and promotes community-led education and economic development initiatives for a prosperous and sustainable future.
As a tax-exempt charitable organization, PeaceTrees Vietnam focuses on humanitarian mine action, explosive ordnance disposal, survivor assistance, capacity development, and education. They have cleared thousands of acres of land, removed and destroyed explosive ordnance, provided risk education to individuals, supported accident victims and their families, and distributed scholarships to students. Additionally, PeaceTrees has built kindergartens, libraries, community centers, and family homes, and planted trees through citizen diplomacy efforts. Their mission is to create a safer and more prosperous environment for communities impacted by war.
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