N.Z. Leads

New Zealand has so far been one of the best fundraising countries, Judged on the amount per student. Our chance to contribute will come when ISS work days are advertised and college collections made. One important thing which any and all students can do immediately is start correspondence with a student in our special overseas university. For more information on this call at the Exec. Room.

In answer to a question Dr. Wolantis made some remarks about relief work in particular countries.

China: Material relief has been administered by the same nucleus of people since 1937, and it is still being carried out on a non-discriminatory basis. These people would give notice immediately if this became no longer possible.

Indonesia: Here there are two universities, a Dutch centred in Batavia and a Republican in Jogjakarta. Both are working under sever hardships—the Republican university has not even proper buildings or equipment. The students are extremely capable, and are carrying out a good deal of administration. ISS has a programme of support for hostels, and for supply of books and periodicals.

Burma: Here also there has grown up a very competent generation of students who are coping well with their many difficulties. In one case lack of money baa forced a thousand students in hostels to cut their food to starvation level.

Pakistan: There are serious problems here as a result of the partition. A considerable loss of teaching staff has been accompanied by an influx of refugee students.

Vietnam: Much the same remarks apply as were made about China-There is a very active group of students working for ISS.