They included PTVN cofounder Rae Cheney, PTVN Executive Director Jerilyn Brusseau and Country Director Le Dinh Quang. 

Addressing the ceremony on Sept. 7, Chairman of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations Vu Xuan Hong spoke highly of PTVN’s positive contributions to mine clearance in Dong Ha city of the central province of Quang Tri since 1995. 

The insignias are in recognition of the efficient contributions of the three PTVN individuals in helping Vietnam deal with the aftermath of war, and also boost Vietnam-US relations, Hong said. 

Speaking at the function, Jerilyn Brusseau expressed her hope for better implementation of PTVN projects in Vietnam in order to bring an improved life to the people in Quang Tri province, who severely suffered during the war. 

According to PTVN Country Director Le Dinh Quang, the organisation will build houses for mine and unexploded ordnance victims, plant green trees in mine cleared areas and provide credit support for disadvantaged families. 

PTVN was the first US NGO to be licensed to work in the clearance of mine and unexploded ordnance in Vietnam in 1995.