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USAID Launches Partnership with Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Administrator Samantha Power and Dr. Antonio Flores, President of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), announced a partnership agreement that will expand opportunities for students and faculty at HACU institutions to access opportunities at USAID.
USAID and BBC Media Action To Host Event on How Media and Behavioral Insights Can Address the Climate Crisis
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
On Monday, April 24, USAID and BBC Media Action will co-host an event that will explore the ways in which media and behavior change communications can support action on climate change.
In Policy Address, Administrator Samantha Power Calls for a New Strategic Approach to Regain Global Health Progress and Invest in Primary Health Care Workers
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
In a major policy speech today at the Center for Global Development, Administrator Samantha Power presented a strategic approach for reclaiming and accelerating public health progress around the world.
Administrator Samantha Power Meets with UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Jessica Jennings:
A Call to Invest in Our Planet
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Today, the world will commemorate the 53rd annual Earth Day. Created in 1970 by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson, Earth Day serves as an annual battlecry for the global community to rally together to protect our most valuable resource, our shared home.
USAID to Deploy Disaster Assistance Response Team for Sudan, Continued Calls for Ceasefire and Humanitarian Access
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
For more than a week, fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan has claimed hundreds of lives, injured thousands, and yet again dashed the democratic aspirations of the Sudanese people.
USAID and Irish Aid Announce New Funding to Combat Food Insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Today, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Ireland’s international development programme, Irish Aid, announced funding to build more sustainable food systems to help fight global hunger and prevent the next food crisis in sub-Saharan Africa.
Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman Meets with EU Director-General NEAR Gert-Jan Koopman
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
The below is attributable to Deputy Spokesperson Shejal Pulivarti:
Administrator Samantha Power Meets With United Kingdom’s Minister of State for Development and Africa in the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Andrew Mitchell
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Jessica Jennings:
The United States and Ireland- A Partnership in Combating Global Hunger and Supporting Shared International Development Priorities
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Ireland’s historical experience with famine drives the country’s foreign assistance response to the global food security crisis – resulting in Ireland’s outsized impact on nutrition, food security, and gender responsive climate action.
Administrator Samantha Power Meets with AGRA Board of Directors
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Jessica Jennings:
Administrator Samantha Power’s Meeting with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Jessica Jennings:
USAID and DFC Plan to Galvanize Private Investment in Ukraine
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) signed today a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of Ukraine to support attracting investments to Ukraine as part of their efforts to help address the country’s urgent development priorities and economic recovery.
USAID Co-hosts the 2023 “Amplifying HBCUs and Black Voices in Development” Conference and Career Expo at Tennessee State University
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
On April 12-13, USAID and Tennessee State University will co-host “Amplifying HBCUs and Black Voices in Development,” a conference and career expo.
The United States Condemns Extension of Taliban’s Ban on Female Afghan UN Workers in Afghanistan
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Statement by Administrator Samantha Power
Statement by Administrator Samantha Power
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Today, April 7, marks 75 years since the World Health Organization’s Constitution cemented the principle that the health of all people is fundamental to the attainment of peace and security.
Administrator Samantha Power’s Call With World Food Program Executive Director Cindy McCain
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Jessica Jennings:
Administrator Samantha Power Meets with Ambassador Christoph Heusgen, Chairman of the Munich Security Conference
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Jessica Jennings:
Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman Meets with The Asia Foundation's New President and CEO Laurel Miller
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Today, Deputy Administrator Coleman met with Laurel Miller, President and CEO of the Asia Foundation.
Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman Meets with Abby Maxman, CEO of Oxfam America
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
The below is attributable to Deputy Spokesperson Shejal Pulivarti: