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Administrator Samantha Power at Diia in DC
By State Newswire Report | Jun 15, 2023
Good morning everybody! I am absolutely thrilled to be here. I want to thank you Kara Swisher, President Zelenskyy, and all of you for joining us.
Remarks delivered by USAID Sri Lanka and Maldives Acting Mission Director, Debra Mosel, at the “Malaiyaham 200” - an event to mark 200 years of Malaiyaha Tamil community in Sri Lanka.
By State Newswire Report | Jun 15, 2023
It is a privilege to address you on this solemn occasion for the Malaiyaha Tamil community. Marking this occasion gives both an opportunity to look back at the 200 years of the community’s journey and the opportunity to look forward.
Administrator Samantha Power with Larry Madowo on CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360
By State Newswire Report | Jun 15, 2023
CNN traveled with USAID Administrator Samantha Power to Eastern Chad. The U.S. is giving more than $100 million to support the over one million people displaced by the war across Sudan and in neighboring countries.
Administrator Samantha Power’s Remarks Following a Meeting With Chad Transitional President Mahamat Deby
By State Newswire Report | Jun 15, 2023
Thank you. This is my fourth trip to Chad. I took two trips back in 2004, when genocide was being perpetrated in Darfur.
Administrator Samantha Power’s Opening Remarks Before the House Foreign Affairs Committee
By State Newswire Report | Jun 15, 2023
Thank you Mr. Chairman McCaul. Thank you, Ranking Member Meeks, and to all of you for being here today and to all distinguished members of the Committee.
USAID Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman’s trip to Pakistan
By State Newswire Report | Jun 15, 2023
From June 6-9, Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman traveled to Pakistan to underscore the United States’ relationship and partnership with Pakistan and highlight U.S. efforts to support Pakistan’s flood relief and recovery efforts.
USAID Providing Additional Humanitarian Assistance to Respond to Rising Needs in Haiti
By State Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing $53.7 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the people of Haiti.
Vice President Kamala Harris Announces More Than $100 Million in Support for the Caribbean
By State Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
Today in Nassau, The Bahamas, Vice President Kamala Harris highlighted more than $100 million, including $98 million in new funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), to address climate, energy, food security, and humanitarian assistance in the Caribbean.
Administrator Samantha Power Meets with Strive Masiyiwa, Founder and Executive Chairman of Econet
By State Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Jessica Jennings:On June 7, Administrator Samantha Power met with Strive Masiyiwa, Founder and Executive Chairman of Econet. Mr. Masiyiwa served as Special Advisor to African Presidents on Food Security for the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit.
USAID’s Response to the Kakhovka Dam Destruction
By State Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is responding to the humanitarian, environmental, and economic impacts caused by the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine’s Kherson region on June 6.
Administrator Samantha Power Meets With World Bank Group President Ajay Banga
By State Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Jessica Jennings:
USAID Announces Funding to Support Flood-Affected Communities in Pakistan
By State Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
Today in Sindh, Pakistan, USAID Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman announced $16.4 million in additional development and humanitarian assistance to support the resilience of communities in Pakistan that experienced 2022’s historically severe floods, which impacted an estimated 33 million people and had a devastating impact on infrastructure, crops, livelihoods, and livestock throughout the country.
USAID and Corteva Agriscience Combine Efforts to Support Ukrainian Farmers
By State Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), through the Agriculture Resilience Initiative - Ukraine (AGRI-Ukraine) announced a new collaboration with Corteva Agriscience to help meet Ukrainian farmers’ immediate and long-term needs for sunflower and corn seeds, crop protection, and financing.
USAID Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman Travels to Pakistan, India, G20
By State Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
On June 6-9, USAID Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman will travel to Pakistan to underscore the United States’ commitment to its more than 75 year partnership with Pakistan, and to highlight U.S. efforts to support Pakistan’s flood relief and recovery efforts.
Celebrating Pride Month 2023
By State Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
In the early hours of June 28, 1969, police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York’s Greenwich Village.
Administrator Samantha Power Meets with Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan
By State Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Jessica Jennings:Today, Administrator Samantha Power met with Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan.
Administrator Samantha Power Meets With Free Russia Foundation’s Natalia Arno and Natalya Lunde and Democracy Activist Evgenia Kara-Murza
By State Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Jessica Jennings:
U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Lenderking’s Travel to Saudi Arabia
By State Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News 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.
POSTPONED: Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “Achieving Peace through Strength in the Indo-Pacific: Examining the FY24 Budget Priorities”
By State Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - The State Department has told the committee they need to postpone their appearance before the Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific’s scheduled hearing entitled “Achieving Peace through Strength in the Indo-Pacific: Examining the FY24 Budget Priorities" to a future date soon.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the U.S.-India Business Council’s India Ideas Summit
By State Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you, everyone. (Applause.) Please - thank you, thank you very much. (Applause.) Please, take a seat. I have to say I’ve never really gotten used to people standing up when I enter a room. I always say look, if you really need the exercise, go ahead. And I’m honored to be here tonight as Scott Nathan’s opening act. I know you’re looking forward to hearing from Scott.