The Rescue Committee estimates there are about 250 paraplegics, and more than a thousand people in wheelchairs in Sarajevo.

With $10,000 from the Rescue Committee, the ramp, Sarajevo's first wheelchair access, was completed this month.

He joined the Haganah, and was involved in the Rescue Committee.

Later that year, Saadeh dismissed Geagea and all members of what was known as the "Rescue Committee" from the party.

The second part, on Jan. 19, will explore the efforts by Varian Fry and the American Rescue Committee to save threatened artists.

The Report of the Jewish Rescue Committee 1942-1945.

Every stick of furniture in their $600-a-month apartment was provided by the Rescue Committee.

Peace Corps volunteers working with the Rescue Committee will be "third-year extendees" who have already served a normal two-year term with the agency.

The Peace Corps may also look for former volunteers to take part in the joint programs with the Rescue Committee.

Ten years ago, the Rescue Committee worked in only five or six countries, Mr. DeVecchi said.