News from May 2023
USAID Provides $1 Million to Support Migrants Vulnerable to Climate Change in Cities
By State Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
Today, at the inaugural Cities Summit of the Americas in Denver, Colorado, the United States announced that it will provide one million dollars across the Latin America and Caribbean region to help build cities’ resilience to the impacts of climate change.
United States Announces $135 Million to Advance a Prosperous, Inclusive, and Resilient Philippines
By State Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
As President Biden announced today, the U.S. Agency for International Development will provide $135 million, subject to Congressional approval, in new assistance to reinforce the United States’ commitment to the Philippines and its role in a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman Travels to Miami for the Florida International University’s Hemispheric Security Conference
By State Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
On May 1-2, Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman will travel to Miami, Florida to attend Florida International University’s (FIU) Hemispheric Security Conference and continue to build on the USAID-FIU partnership, which was formalized in a Memorandum of Understanding under USAID’s Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Initiative last year.
USAID Signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Hewlett Foundation and the Center for Global Development
By State Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
USAID signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and the Center for Global Development (CGD) – focusing on locally-led evaluation and evidence generation approaches.
Administrator Samantha Power Meets With Denmark’s Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy Dan Jørgensen
By State Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Jessica Jennings:
USAID, Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project, and Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice Launch Pioneering Program to Protect Journalists
By State Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) launched Reporters Shield, a new membership program that protects journalists around the world who report in the public interest from defamation lawsuits and legal threats.
Pause of U.S. Food Aid in Tigray, Ethiopia
By State Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
We have made the difficult decision to pause all USAID-supported food assistance in the Tigray region until further notice.
USAID Administrator Samantha Power and DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Discuss Expanding Legal Pathways for Migrants with Ministers from Canada and Spain
By State Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Jessica Jennings:
Joint Commitment to Expand Equitable Access to Labor Pathways from Latin America
By State Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
Joint Statement by Administrator Samantha Power, Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Canadian Minister Sean Fraser, and Spanish Minister José Luis Escriva
Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman Attends Florida International University’s Hemispheric Security Conference
By State Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
The following is attributable to USAID Deputy Spokesperson Shejal Pulivarti:
USAID Commemorates World Press Freedom Day
By State Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
In 1991, just a year after the fall of the Berlin Wall, journalists from across Africa gathered in Windhoek, Namibia, for a UNESCO-led seminar on promoting an independent African press.
USAID Signs Three New Partnerships to Advance Inclusive and Innovative Development
By State Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced three new agreements at Global Summit 2023: Innovation and Investment for Governments, co-hosted by USAID and Draper University on May 4-5.
Attacks on Health Workers and Facilities Worsen a Dire Humanitarian Situation in Sudan
By State Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
With the conflict in Sudan in its third week, Sudan’s health sector is on the verge of collapse.
Administrator Samantha Power Speaks With UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths on the Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan
By State Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Jessica Jennings:
USAID’s Office of Transition Initiatives Ukraine Field Team Announced as Finalists for the 2023 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals
By State Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is proud to see the recognition of the work of the USAID Office of Transition Initiatives Ukraine Field Team, represented by Shadrach Ludeman, Terah Yaroch, and Brooke Harding, with their selections as finalists for the 2023 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals.
Administrator Samantha Power to Visit Serbia and Kosovo to Reaffirm U.S. Commitment
By State Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
This week, Administrator Samantha Power will travel to Serbia and Kosovo to underscore the continued and longstanding U.S. commitment to both countries.
Administrator Samantha Power Arrives in Belgrade, Serbia
By State Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Jessica Jennings:
Administrator Samantha Power Holds a Press Availability in Belgrade, Serbia
By State Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
Dobar dan! It is wonderful for me to be back here in Serbia.
Administrator Samantha Power's Opening Remarks Before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
By State Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
Thank you Mr. Chairman [Robert] Menendez, thank you Ranking Member [James] Risch, and thanks to all of you who have joined here today and those who will join us subsequently.
Dr. Folake Olayinka Opening Remarks for Panel discussion: Harnessing the power of the pandemic response to take immunization into a new era
By State Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the webinar today focused on Harnessing the power of the pandemic response to take immunization into a new era.