Charity News from Friday, Apr. 4, 2003Board of Directors Appoints New Vice President for AfricareAfricare | The Africare Board of Directors has appointed a new Vice President to the Africare staff. Ms. Jeannine B. Scott has been selected to fill this position. She will begin her responsibilities with Africare on April 15, 2003. CARE Backs Civilian Leadership of Humanitarian Aid CARE | As the debate rages within the Bush Administration over civilian versus military control of humanitarian assistance in Iraq once the war ends, it would be wise for all parties to take a hard look at Afghanistan. Humanitarian Convoy to Help Reunite Congolese Families Separated by War Catholic Relief Services | Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and local partner Caritas Congo today announced the departure of a convoy carrying 700 returning displaced persons and humanitarian aid from the capital, Kinshasa, to rebel-controlled Bena-Dibele, some 1300 km upriver.
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