scholarly journals U.S.-Based Private Voluntary Organizations: Religious and Secular PVOs Engaged in International Relief & Development

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel McCleary ◽  
Robert Barro
Keyword(s):  
Voluntary Organizations ◽  
Private Voluntary Organizations ◽  
International Relief

Coping with the African Refugee Problem: Reflections on the Role of Private Voluntary Organization Assistance

1982 ◽  
Vol 12 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 35-40
Author(s):  
Robert F. Gorman
Keyword(s):  
Good Deal ◽  
Voluntary Organization ◽  
Voluntary Organizations ◽  
Refugee Crisis ◽  
The Past ◽  
Refugee Problem ◽  
Private Voluntary Organizations ◽  
African Refugee

There can be little doubt that the African refugee problem is a severe one that should command a good deal more attention than it has received over the past few years in the public’s eye. But if the African refugee crisis has received less than its deserved attention, the role of private voluntary organizations (PVOs) in responding to that crisis has received less. It is the purpose of this brief inquiry to assess the role of PVCs in the African refugee situation. Before doing so it is essential that the dimensions of Africa’s refugee problem be briefly outlined.

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