• an overview of the ICRC's operations in 2003
• a description of its presence in the field
• a breakdown of its operational organization
• a description of its target populations
• a concise description of its programmes
• a brief description of its 63 delegations
• overall budget amounts
• overall budget and budgets by programme for each delegation

"The momentum of war preparation is in full swing. This momentum can't be stopped unless a miracle intervenes," Foreign Secretary Blas Ople said.

In expectation that hostilities might break out by late-January, the government of President Gloria Arroyo will

This project, which began in January 2001 and will be completed in July 2003, has two general objectives:

1. Make a difference in the lives of

TB experts working with WHO estimate

The Secretary-General expresses his sincere sympathy for the people and Governments suffering the effects of flooding in Central Europe, Russia, Iran, South Asia, China and the Philippines. The United Nations is providing support to affected countries who have requested it, by delivering relief materials, mobilizing donor support, and serving as a conduit for the timely sharing of information which is so important in coordinating emergency response. The United Nations

In July, two typhoons hit the Central Luzon region of the Philippines. Thousands of families have been affected, and crops and fishery resources have been damaged. At the request of the Bishop of the Manila Episcopal Area, UMCOR has sent two emergency grants which will provide food and medicine.

UMCOR has helped to cover the costs for

U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
BUREAU FOR DEMOCRACY, CONFLICT, AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE (DCHA)
OFFICE OF U.S. FOREIGN DISASTER ASSISTANCE (OFDA)

Note: This updates Fact Sheet #1 dated November 15, 2001

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