US assistance: In FY 1980, the US contributed nearly $105 million worth of assistance to African refugees, including more than $48 million in food and $56 million in nonfood assistance. These contributions went to the UNTICR, the WFP, the International Committee of the Red Cross, private voluntary agencies, and directly to African governments. The US anticipates similar contributions in FY 1981.
International conference: The UN Secretary General's Office, in conjunction with the Organization of African Unity and the UNHCR, called an International Conference on Assistance to Refugees in Africa, April 9-10, 1981, in Geneva. Its purpose was to bring the world's attention to the scope of African refugee problems and to raise funds from the international community to help address them. The US participated in the development of the conference and sent a high-level delegation.
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