News from 2023
The United States Providing Nearly $17 Million in Additional Humanitarian Assistance in Response to Tropical Cyclone Mocha in Burma
By State Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing nearly $17 million in additional humanitarian assistance to respond to humanitarian needs following the devastating impact of Cyclone Mocha in Burma, where more than five million people have been affected.
USAID Heralds $31 Million Agreement with Government of Senegal to Deliver High-Quality Health Services
By State Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
Today, USAID Deputy Administrator Paloma Adams-Allen commemorated a new agreement with the Government of Senegal to deliver life-saving health services throughout the country.
At Diia in DC Event, U.S. Highlights U.S.-Ukraine Innovation Partnership and Launches First Phase of Countries in Digital Transformation Initiative
By State Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
Today, Administrator Samantha Power announced that USAID is exploring ways in which partner countries, including Colombia, Kosovo, and Zambia, can transform the way people connect with their government through the adoption of e-government tools.
USAID Welcomes New Advisory Committee Chair, Hosts Biannual Public Meeting
By State Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
Today, USAID Administrator Samantha Power welcomed Paul Weisenfeld as the new Chair of the Advisory Committee on Voluntary Foreign Aid (ACVFA).
U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Lenderking’s Travel to Saudi Arabia
By State Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
Release: U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking traveled to Saudi Arabia on June 12 to advance efforts to further expand the continuing benefits of the truce and launch a comprehensive peace process.
The United States Provides an Additional $524 Million for the Humanitarian Crisis in the Horn of Africa
By State Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
Today, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield announced the United States is providing nearly $524 million in critical humanitarian assistance for the Horn of Africa crisis, at the “High-level Pledging Event to Support the Humanitarian Response in the Horn of Africa.
Administrator Samantha Power Meets with International Chamber of Commerce Secretary General John Denton
By State Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Jessica Jennings:
Administrator Samantha Power Meets with Canada’s Minister for International Development Harjit Sajjan
By State Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Jessica Jennings:
Violence In Eastern DRC
By State Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
Statement by Administrator Samantha Power
Administrator Samantha Power Meets with France’s Minister of State for Development, Francophonie and International Partnerships Chrysoula Zacharopoulou
By State Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Jessica Jennings:
USAID Announces More Than $59 Million in Programming in Central America
By State Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
Working with Congress, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced it intends to provide more than $59 million, subject to the availability of funds, in programming in Central America to address gender-based violence (GBV), and advance human rights, HIV prevention and care, and economic growth.
U.S. Urges Uganda to Reconsider Dangerous Law Targeting LGBTQI+ that Jeopardizes Assistance
By State Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
With the enactment of the Anti-Homosexuality Act of 2023 (AHA), Uganda has become one of the most dangerous places in the world for LGBTQI+ persons. Under the AHA, persons who engage in same-sex relations may be imprisoned for life or even face the death penalty.
Administrator Samantha Power’s Call with President of European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Odile Renauld-Basso
By State Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Jessica Jennings:
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry’s Travel to New York
By State Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to New York on June 13 to deliver remarks at the United Nations Security Council’s Open Debate on Climate, Peace, and Security on how the climate crisis is impacting peace and security around the world.
DOS-ISN offers new grant application process starting June 14
By State Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
ISN/CTR Nuclear Expediting the Energy Transition (NEXT) One Stop Shop for Small Modular Reactor Support Program for Eurasia grant opened on June 14.
DOS-AF offers new grant application process starting June 14
By State Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
Sub-Saharan Africa Security Sector Consortium grant opened on June 14.
Public press releases or notices: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs publishes 11 in February
By State Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
There were 11 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs in February.
At a Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony with the #AfghanEvac Coalition
By State Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
Release: MS TEKACH: Good afternoon and thank you for joining us here today at the National Museum of American Diplomacy to recognize the extraordinary efforts of hundreds of dedicated volunteers elemental to the unique and unprecedented collaboration and partnership between the United States Department of State and the #AfghanEvac Coalition.
McCaul Speaks on House Floor in Support of Resolution Calling on Russia to Release Evan Gershkovich
By State Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: Washington, DC - Yesterday, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul spoke on the House Floor in support of passing H.Res. 377, Calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a U.S. citizen and journalist who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in March 2023.
Five press releases or notices published in January by U.S. Department of State, Office of International Religious Freedom
By State Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
There were five press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Office of International Religious Freedom in January.