As is well known. our annual per capita income is above $2.000. while for twothirds of humanity it is $100 or less. It is said that Americas increasing wealth is such that the average American Is happily able to save more in a year than the average person elsewhere unhappilyearns in a year. What can be done to help resolve or at least alleviate refugee problems? Governments. we are informed. should make additional financial contributions toward the permanent solution of refugee problems. they should also make reasonable relaxations of their immigration regulations to make possible admission into their lands their fair share of the smaller numbers of refugees who have to be resettled elsewhere. ah9 they should also include provision to care for some of the sick and aged. What can the individual do? He should encourage his government to pursue indicated policies. he should help individuals such as Father Pire. O.P.. and others who are helping to establish the refugees where they are now located. he should help the voluntary agency pf his choice. such as the Catholic Relief Services (NCWC) and the Diocesan Resettlement Council. or other appropriate agency in his own area. if possible. he shou.d seek to learn at first hand from one of the locally resettled r~euees some of the harsh realities confronting refugees. he should promote discussions. conferences. and other suitable means to achieve the aims of the World Refugee Year. bontribute to support their programs. and. finally. pray to the Holy Family in Exile for the restoration of all things in Christ and thus bring to an end the need for refugees. Not a few observers expect world conditions may yet become worse. that we shall be called to assume heavier burdens. Though the challenge is formidable. there is also great hope and great opportunity.
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