Session #88 · 1963–65

Speech #880282366

N.Y. Needy students from all over the world benefit from WUS aid. Last year WUS continued five major programs aimed at refugee students. They were as follows: Algeria: Financial assistance was given to 150 Algerians studying in Europe. and food. drugs. clothing. etc. were provided to refugee students in Tunisia and Morocco. In 1964. WUS is helping the Algerian university community get back on its feet. which requires $30.000 in assistance. Angola: Financial aid ($70.000 since 1961) has been provided on a continuing basis to refugee students from Angola and other African territories ruled by Portugal. China: More than $600.000 have been provided over the past 6 years to foster higher education in Hong Kong. This program continued last year. in addition to which 11 Chinese professors were brought to the United States to study and 5 students were sent to Canada. Hungary: Since 1956. WUS has been aiding Hungarian refugee students. a $6 million program. They have been able to continue their studies in new countries of residence. There are enough funds on hand to terminate this program in the near future. South Africa: Grants to colleges in neighboring countries enable nonwhite refugee students from South Africa to continue their educations. United Ukrainian American Relief Committee. Inc. (UUARC). 5020 Old York Road.
Keywords matched
refugee

Classification

Target group
Also mentioned
Algerians Chinese Hungarians
Sentiment
Positive
Stereotyping
No
Confidence
100%
Model
gemini-2.0-flash
Framing
Humanitarian

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Date
Speech ID
880282366
Paragraph
#6
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