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Power Africa - East Africa Energy Program

The Power Africa East Africa Energy Program(EAEP) aims to expand affordable and reliable electricity services in East Africa with the ultimate goal of advancing inclusive economic growth, security, and improved outcomes in health and education.


West Bank and Gaza - Humanitarian Assistance

USAID supports vulnerable communities through humanitarian aid, and provides life-saving assistance to Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza through its Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA).


Power Africa - East Africa Energy Program

The Power Africa East Africa Energy Program(EAEP) aims to expand affordable and reliable electricity services in East Africa with the ultimate goal of advancing inclusive economic growth, security, and improved outcomes in health and education.


West Bank and Gaza - Humanitarian Assistance

USAID supports vulnerable communities through humanitarian aid, and provides life-saving assistance to Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza through its Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA).


Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman at the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate Summit and Ministerial

Good afternoon. It is an honor to be here with all of you today. I’d also like to recognize UN Foundation President Elizabeth Cousens as well as their Excellencies Marie-Claude Bibeau of Canada and Laura Suazo of Honduras, for their leadership and dedication to challenging all of us to do development better.


Administrator Samantha Power Delivers Remarks at UNESCO’s World Press Freedom Day 30th Anniversary Event

Thank you so much. It’s great to be back in this momentous chamber. And thanks to Michelle, for emceeing today and for that introduction.


Administrator Samantha Power on CNN This Morning

Joining us now Samantha Power, the Administrator for the United States Agency for International Aid [U.S. Agency for International Development] and the former United States Ambassador to the United Nations.


Dr. Folake Olayinka Opening Remarks for Panel discussion: Harnessing the power of the pandemic response to take immunization into a new era

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.


Administrator Samantha Power's Opening Remarks Before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee

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.



Administrator Samantha Power Arrives in Belgrade, Serbia

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Jessica Jennings:‎


Administrator Samantha Power to Visit Serbia and Kosovo to Reaffirm U.S. Commitment

This week, Administrator Samantha Power will travel to Serbia and Kosovo to underscore the continued and longstanding U.S. commitment to both countries.


USAID’s Office of Transition Initiatives Ukraine Field Team Announced as Finalists for the 2023 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals

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.



Attacks on Health Workers and Facilities Worsen a Dire Humanitarian Situation in Sudan

With the conflict in Sudan in its third week, Sudan’s health sector is on the verge of collapse.


USAID Signs Three New Partnerships to Advance Inclusive and Innovative Development

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.


USAID Commemorates World Press Freedom Day

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.



Joint Commitment to Expand Equitable Access to Labor Pathways from Latin America

Joint Statement by Administrator Samantha Power, Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Canadian Minister Sean Fraser, and Spanish Minister José Luis Escriva