Both Nguyen Thi Ly, 9, and her mother, Le Thi Thu, 39, are afflicted with diseases associated with Agent Orange, passed down from Le Thi Thu's father, who was a soldier in the Vietnam War. Danang, Vietnam. MODEL RELEASED During the Vietnam War, the U.S military sprayed some 12 million gallons of the Agent Orange defoliant over Vietnam.  Now, almost four decades later, the toxic herbicide continues to have a devastating effect on thousands of Vietnamese people.  Passed down genetically, Agent Orange has caused various diseases and deformities in three generations of Vietnamese families. This is the story of lives of two families who struggle with diseases associated with Agent Orange. While one family receives care and support, the other receives very little - both bearing a terrible burden.  Although the United States' government is finally addressing this issue, it is hoped that imminent funding will help more of the victims of Agent Orange.

Nguyen Thi Ly, 9, does her homework at her desk in the living room; a studious girl, she is provided with a tutor by the NGO "Children of Vietnam". Nguyen Thi Ly is afflicted with diseases associated with Agent Orange, passed down from her grandfather, who was a soldier in the Vietnam War. Danang, Vietnam. MODEL RELEASED During the Vietnam War, the U.S military sprayed some 12 million gallons of the Agent Orange defoliant over Vietnam.  Now, almost four decades later, the toxic herbicide continues to have a devastating effect on thousands of Vietnamese people.  Passed down genetically, Agent Orange has caused various diseases and deformities in three generations of Vietnamese families. This is the story of lives of two families who struggle with diseases associated with Agent Orange. While one family receives care and support, the other receives very little - both bearing a terrible burden.  Although the United States' government is finally addressing this issue, it is hoped that imminent funding will help more of the victims of Agent Orange.

Though Ly often gets fatigued in school, she is nevertheless a good student and a popular girl, the leader amongst her friends; she's the one who decides what games will be played during recess. Nguyen Thi Ly, 9, is afflicted with diseases associated with Agent Orange, passed down from her grandfather, who was a soldier in the Vietnam War. Danang, Vietnam. MODEL RELEASED During the Vietnam War, the U.S military sprayed some 12 million gallons of the Agent Orange defoliant over Vietnam.  Now, almost four decades later, the toxic herbicide continues to have a devastating effect on thousands of Vietnamese people.  Passed down genetically, Agent Orange has caused various diseases and deformities in three generations of Vietnamese families. This is the story of lives of two families who struggle with diseases associated with Agent Orange. While one family receives care and support, the other receives very little - both bearing a terrible burden.  Although the United States' government is finally addressing this issue, it is hoped that imminent funding will help more of the victims of Agent Orange.

Nguyen Thi Ly, 9, is afflicted with diseases associated with Agent Orange, passed down from her grandfather, who was a soldier in the Vietnam War. Danang, Vietnam. She visits a local clinic regularly where she and her mother are informed that Ly must eat more and gain weight so that she will be able to have a needed operation to open up her chest cavity to heal her of respiratory problems. The other patients stare at her disfigured face. Danang, Vietnam. During the Vietnam War, the U.S military sprayed some 12 million gallons of the Agent Orange defoliant over Vietnam.  Now, almost four decades later, the toxic herbicide continues to have a devastating effect on thousands of Vietnamese people.  Passed down genetically, Agent Orange has caused various diseases and deformities in three generations of Vietnamese families. This is the story of lives of two families who struggle with diseases associated with Agent Orange. While one family receives care and support, the other receives very little - both bearing a terrible burden.  Although the United States' government is finally addressing this issue, it is hoped that imminent funding will help more of the victims of Agent Orange.

Nguyen Thi Ly, 9, middle, pink dress, loves to run and play, despite her mother's worries that Ly overexerts herself. Nguyen Thi Ly, 9, is afflicted with diseases associated with Agent Orange, passed down from her grandfather, who was a soldier in the Vietnam War. Danang, Vietnam. MODEL RELEASED This is the story of lives of two families who struggle with diseases associated with Agent Orange. While one family receives care and support, the other receives very little - both bearing a terrible burden.  Although the United States' government is finally addressing this issue, it is hoped that imminent funding will help more of the victims of Agent Orange.

Vo Thi Nham, 44, twice a day massages her sons, Tan Tri, 21, and Tan Hau, 15, who are afflicted with diseases associated with Agent Orange. The boys cannot walk and have limited mental abilities. The parents were both exposed to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. Danang, Vietnam. MODEL RELEASED During the Vietnam War, the U.S military sprayed some 12 million gallons of the Agent Orange defoliant over Vietnam.  Now, almost four decades later, the toxic herbicide continues to have a devastating effect on thousands of Vietnamese people.  Passed down genetically, Agent Orange has caused various diseases and deformities in three generations of Vietnamese families. This is the story of lives of two families who struggle with diseases associated with Agent Orange. While one family receives care and support, the other receives very little - both bearing a terrible burden.  Although the United States' government is finally addressing this issue, it is hoped that imminent funding will help more of the victims of Agent Orange.

Vo Thi Nham, 44, spends all her time caring for her sons who are afflicted with diseases associated with Agent Orange. She showers Tan Tri, 21. He cannot take care of himself at all. He cannot walk and has limited mental abilities. The parents were both exposed to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. Danang, Vietnam. Danang, Vietnam. MODEL RELEASED This is the story of lives of two families who struggle with diseases associated with Agent Orange. While one family receives care and support, the other receives very little - both bearing a terrible burden.  Although the United States' government is finally addressing this issue, it is hoped that imminent funding will help more of the victims of Agent Orange.

To move about inside the house, Tan Tri, 21, pushes himself along on the floor. He is afflicted with diseases associated with Agent Orange. He cannot walk and has limited mental abilities. The parents were both exposed to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. Danang, Vietnam. MODEL RELEASED This is the story of lives of two families who struggle with diseases associated with Agent Orange. While one family receives care and support, the other receives very little - both bearing a terrible burden.  Although the United States' government is finally addressing this issue, it is hoped that imminent funding will help more of the victims of Agent Orange.

Tan Dong, 49, massages Tan Hau's legs before exercising his son in the walker. Tan Tri, 21, looks on, Danang, Vietnam. The boys are afflicted with diseases associated with Agent Orange. They cannot walk and have limited mental abilities. The parents were both exposed to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. Danang, Vietnam. MODEL RELEASED This is the story of lives of two families who struggle with diseases associated with Agent Orange. While one family receives care and support, the other receives very little - both bearing a terrible burden.  Although the United States' government is finally addressing this issue, it is hoped that imminent funding will help more of the victims of Agent Orange.

Vo Thi Nham , 44, helps her son, Tan Hau, 15 at the rehabilitation clinic. At the rehabilitation clinic there are no physical therapists, so Vo Thi Nham goes through the same routine with Tan Hau, first helping him walk with the walker in a tour of the clinic. He cannot walk and has limited mental abilities. The parents were both exposed to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. Danang, Vietnam. MODEL RELEASED During the Vietnam War, the U.S military sprayed some 12 million gallons of the Agent Orange defoliant over Vietnam.  Now, almost four decades later, the toxic herbicide continues to have a devastating effect on thousands of Vietnamese people.  Passed down genetically, Agent Orange has caused various diseases and deformities in three generations of Vietnamese families. This is the story of lives of two families who struggle with diseases associated with Agent Orange. While one family receives care and support, the other receives very little - both bearing a terrible burden.  Although the United States' government is finally addressing this issue, it is hoped that imminent funding will help more of the victims of Agent Orange.

Tan Hau, 15, loves playing with colored blocks at the rehabilitation clinic. At the rehabilitation clinic there are no physical therapists, so Vo Thi Nham is the sole person to care for her son. Tah Hau cannot walk and has limited mental abilities. The parents were both exposed to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. Danang, Vietnam. MODEL RELEASED During the Vietnam War, the U.S military sprayed some 12 million gallons of the Agent Orange defoliant over Vietnam.  Now, almost four decades later, the toxic herbicide continues to have a devastating effect on thousands of Vietnamese people.  Passed down genetically, Agent Orange has caused various diseases and deformities in three generations of Vietnamese families. This is the story of lives of two families who struggle with diseases associated with Agent Orange. While one family receives care and support, the other receives very little - both bearing a terrible burden.  Although the United States' government is finally addressing this issue, it is hoped that imminent funding will help more of the victims of Agent Orange.

Looking in the mirror, it is unclear how Ly regards herself. Nevertheless, she takes great care with her appearance, wearing the same pretty (faux) pearl bracelet and necklace each day. Danang, Vietnam. Nguyen Thi Ly, 9, is afflicted with diseases associated with Agent Orange, passed down from her grandfather, who was a soldier in the Vietnam War. Danang, Vietnam. MODEL RELEASED During the Vietnam War, the U.S military sprayed some 12 million gallons of the Agent Orange defoliant over Vietnam.  Now, almost four decades later, the toxic herbicide continues to have a devastating effect on thousands of Vietnamese people.  Passed down genetically, Agent Orange has caused various diseases and deformities in three generations of Vietnamese families. This is the story of lives of two families who struggle with diseases associated with Agent Orange. While one family receives care and support, the other receives very little - both bearing a terrible burden.  Although the United States' government is finally addressing this issue, it is hoped that imminent funding will help more of the victims of Agent Orange.

Nguyen Thi Ly, 9, is afflicted with diseases associated with Agent Orange, passed down from her grandfather, who was a soldier in the Vietnam War. Danang, Vietnam. She visits a local clinic regularly where she and her mother are informed that Ly must eat more and gain weight so that she will be able to have a needed operation to open up her chest cavity to heal her of respiratory problems. MODEL RELEASED During the Vietnam War, the U.S military sprayed some 12 million gallons of the Agent Orange defoliant over Vietnam.  Now, almost four decades later, the toxic herbicide continues to have a devastating effect on thousands of Vietnamese people.  Passed down genetically, Agent Orange has caused various diseases and deformities in three generations of Vietnamese families. This is the story of lives of two families who struggle with diseases associated with Agent Orange. While one family receives care and support, the other receives very little - both bearing a terrible burden.  Although the United States' government is finally addressing this issue, it is hoped that imminent funding will help more of the victims of Agent Orange.

Tan Tri, 21, is unable to walk; his mother, Vo Thi Nham, 44, carries him everywhere when they are inside the house. She wonders how she will be able to continue to carry him as she gets older and less strong, and he gets bigger and heavier. Tan Tri is afflicted with diseases associated with Agent Orange. He cannot walk and has limited mental abilities. The parents were both exposed to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. Danang, Vietnam. MODEL RELEASED This is the story of lives of two families who struggle with diseases associated with Agent Orange. While one family receives care and support, the other receives very little - both bearing a terrible burden.  Although the United States' government is finally addressing this issue, it is hoped that imminent funding will help more of the victims of Agent Orange.

Tan Tri (left), 21, and Tan Hau, (right) 10, are afflicted with diseases associated with Agent Orange. Neither boy can walk, and are severely mentally impaired. Their mother, Vo Thi Nham, 44, spends all her time caring for her boys and wonders who will take care of them when she gets too old. Danang, Vietnam. MODEL RELEASED This is the story of lives of two families who struggle with diseases associated with Agent Orange. While one family receives care and support, the other receives very little - both bearing a terrible burden.  Although the United States' government is finally addressing this issue, it is hoped that imminent funding will help more of the victims of Agent Orange.

Tan Tri, 21, and Tan Hau, 15, are afflicted with diseases associated with Agent Orange. They cannot walk and have limited mental abilities. The parents were both exposed to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. Danang, Vietnam. MODEL RELEASED This is the story of lives of two families who struggle with diseases associated with Agent Orange. While one family receives care and support, the other receives very little - both bearing a terrible burden.  Although the United States' government is finally addressing this issue, it is hoped that imminent funding will help more of the victims of Agent Orange.