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Support for Senegalese Mediation of Chad-Situation Situation
(Mar. 10): We support the initiative of Senegalese President Wade to mediate between Chad and Sudan and his decision to invite Gabonese President Bongo to participate in his efforts. Full text
Additional U.S. Contribution to Refugees and Conflict Victims in the World
(Jan. 31): The U.S. Emergency Relief and Migration Assistance (ERMA) Fund is a no-year appropriation that is drawn upon to meet unanticipated refugee and migration emergency needs whenever the President determines that it is important to the national interest to do so. ERMA provides critical flexibility to respond on a timely basis to emergency refugee and migration crises around the world. Full text
Request for Applications for Grants to Deal with Explosive Remnants of War
(Nov. 7): Approximately $3 to $3.5 million dollars may be allocated for this initiative, depending on available funds and the quality of the grant proposals. Full text
International Religious Freedom Report
(Sept. 14): Read about individual countries or the full report.
United States and International Development: Partnership for Growth
(Aug. 6): “America is pursuing a clear strategy to bring progress and prosperity to struggling nations all across the world. We're working to increase access to trade and relieve the burden of debt. We're increasing our assistance to the world's poorest countries and using this aid to encourage reform, and strengthen education, and fight the scourge of disease.” Fact Sheet | 
