The victims of famine need potable supplies of water. emergency medical supplies and care. blankets. clothing. and shelter. S. 457. the African Famine Relief and Recovery Act. which is now before the Senate. is designed to address those needs. S. 457 authorizes a supplemental appropriation of $175 million in emergency assistance for Africa in fiscal year 1985. Of this $137.5 million is disaster assistance and $37.5 million is assistance for the millions of refugees that have fled from their own countries in search of food. The bulk of these funds are to be channeled through private voluntary organizations [PVOs that are working in Africa. Organizations such as the Catholic Relief Services.
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