Assistance under these accounts also helps the poor in Third World countries to improve their basic health conditions. to reduce staggering infant mortality rates. and enable them to lead more productive lives. Furthermore. such assistance helps to promote worldwide economic and political stability. This legislation provides for funds for a variety of other significant programs including: The grassroots level. persontoperson. selfhelp assistance provided by Peace Corps volunteers. aid to American schools and hospitals abroad. and some funds for addressing refugee problems. In addition. the conference agreement provides for the separation of the Peace Corps from ACTION. With the many security problems in Latin America. the Middle East. and Asia. not to mention the increasing Soviet arms buildup. the situation in Poland. there is at this time a great need for the United States to join its good friends and allies in seeking new and better ways to collective security.