The Feasibility Study on Physical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Needs Support for Explosive Ordnance (EO) Victims and Other Persons with Disabilities (PWD) in Viet Nam was successfully conducted on 31 March to 4 April 2025, under the Enhanced Victim Assistance Programme led by the ASEAN Regional Mine Action Center (ARMAC) with support from the ASEAN-Korea Cooperation Fund (AKCF).

Held in collaboration with the Viet Nam National Mine Action Center (VNMAC), the Viet Nam Assistance for the Survivors of Mines and Explosives (VNASMA), SingHealth, and Yonsei University, the study included a national consultation in Ha Noi and field visits to Quang Binh and Thua Thien Hue provinces.

Between 31 March and 2 April, the study team visited local rehabilitation facilities and engaged with provincial departments, survivors, and relevant authorities. The purpose of these consultations was to assess access to essential services and identify the physical, psychosocial, and economic challenges faced by EO victims and PWDs.

A national workshop was held in Hanoi on 4 April 2025, gathering 56 participants from government institutions, civil society, and the private sector. Discussions focused on the following priorities:

- Expanding rehabilitation services in underserved areas

- Enhancing mental health and psychosocial support mechanisms

- Promoting economic empowerment and social inclusion

Findings from the study will inform practical, evidence-based policy recommendations to strengthen Viet Nam’s victim assistance framework and contribute to broader regional efforts in victim support and disability inclusion.

Through continued collaboration with regional stakeholders, the AKCF supports initiatives that advance ASEAN’s goal of building a people-oriented, inclusive, and resilient community.