Washington office on Africa (WOA)
United States of America
The WOA was established in 1967 by the ACOA and became independent in 1972, changing its name to Washington Office on Africa. It supported the liberation movements in Southern Africa, monitored congressional legislation and executive policies and actions and pressurised for progressive legislation. Churches and labour unions supported the organisation to work with Congress on Southern Africa legislation. The Washington Office on Africa Educational Fund (WOAEF) was established as the educational division and mainly served people in the country.
The Yale University Library holds the archive of the organisation covering the period 1971-1997. The collection also has materials on other AAMs in the country.
The Law library at Yale University holds materials of the organisation covering the period 1980-1997. It contains printed materials, press releases, action alerts, publications, etc.
