During the unparalleled crisis seen by the influx of over 75.000 Vietnamese boat people into Malaysia since 1975. Ms. Lee coordinated volunteers. set up the organizational structure for distribution of food. medical care. clothing. social programs and shelter for the refugees. preparing them for eventual resettlement. The program has proven itself so effective that by the end of 1987. 90 percent of all Vietnamese graduates of a comprehensive education program had been accepted for resettlement. For its wellrun program for the Vietnamese boat people. the Red Crescent Society received the prestigious Nansen Medal from the United High Commissioner for Refugees in Geneva in 1977. and the Tun Razak Award for Outstanding Service to Humanity in 1982. Through her tireless efforts. Ms.
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