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Publisher: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) USAID Sub-Saharan Africa: Horn of Africa Complex Emergency 
 Background and updates about the U.S. response to the humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa ("with the largest numbers affected in the region spanning southern Somalia, northern Kenya, and southern and southeastern Ethiopia") resulting from several seasons of drought. Provides situation reports, a map, data on aid given, and related material. From the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). http://www.usaid.gov/locations/sub-saharan_africa/horn/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Regions of the World, Weather Last updated Mar 6, 2007 Marshall Plan
(Note: Some links do not work.) This site was "created to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Marshall Plan in 1997. This site is your resource for information about the Marshall Plan and how it made possible the rebuilding of Europe after World War II." Includes transcripts, video clips, a study guide, and a timeline of U.S. foreign assistance for 1942 to 1961. From the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). http://www.usaid.gov/multimedia/video/marshall/ Topics: International Governments, Regions of the World, World War II Last updated Nov 25, 2006 USAID's Family Planning Guiding Principles and U.S. Legislative and Policy Requirements
This listing outlines U.S. legislation and policy concerning funding of family planning services in foreign countries, noting "[s]ince the enactment of legislation in 1973, recipients of U.S. family planning assistance have been legally prohibited from supporting abortion as a method of family planning using U.S. funds." Includes descriptions of the Helms, Leahy, Siljander, and Biden amendments, and the Mexico City Policy. Some material available in other languages, including Arabic. From the federal government agency USAID. http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/global_health/pop/restrictions.html Topics: Reproductive and Sexual Health, Social Issues Last updated Jan 26, 2009 |
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