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Source: United States Agency for International Development (USAID) | Jun 27, 2024

United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Announces More Than $66 Million to Support Zambia in Efforts to Combat Drought, Support Resilience, and Strengthen Food Security as a Feed the Future Accelerator Country

In addition to the funding to support Zambia as it responds to the current drought, USAID intends to provide $32.3 million to continue to build resilience across various sectors in Zambia

Today, Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman announced that the United States, through USAID, intends to provide $66.8 million to Zambia to address the current drought, strengthen food security, and build resilience in the country across a variety of sectors. Zambia’s crippling drought has caused crop losses between 60 and 95 percent…

Source: United States Agency for International Development (USAID) | Jun 24, 2024

USAID Announces $38 Million for the Children of Sudan at the Unite with the Children of Sudan Event in Nairobi

This announcement brings the total U.S. government humanitarian assistance to the Sudanese people to more than $1.4 billion since October 2022

Today, the United States, through USAID, announced that it intends to provide $38 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the people of Sudan, including $23 million to the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in support of UNICEF’s ongoing assistance to the children of Sudan. USAID Deputy Assistant Administrator for Africa Tyler…

Source: United States Agency for International Development (USAID) | Jun 24, 2024

Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman Travels to Botswana and Zambia

Deputy Administrator Coleman will deliver key remarks on the U.S. government’s holistic approach to advancing strategic interests in partnership with African governments

From June 24-27, Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman will travel to Botswana and Zambia. In Botswana, the Deputy Administrator will attend the African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD), co-hosted by the Botswana Defence Force and U.S. Africa Command, ACHOD is an annual meeting of African Chiefs of Defense and other senior…

Source: United States Agency for International Development (USAID) | May 22, 2024

In Visit to Morocco, Administrator Samantha Power Announces New Initiatives for Morocco

The Administrator launched a new partnership with the Rabita Mohammedia League of Scholars and International Organization for Migration

The United States, through USAID, announced multiple new partnerships in Morocco to advance inclusive climate action, food security, and youth empowerment. Wrapping up a four-day visit, Administrator Samantha Power highlighted several new programs and initiatives that build on the more than six decades of partnership between USAID and Morocco. The Administrator…

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Source: United States Agency for International Development (USAID) | May 18, 2024

Administrator Samantha Power Travels to Morocco

During her trip, Administrator Power will meet with government officials, partner organizations, youth, and local communities

Administrator Samantha Power will travel to Morocco from May 19-22 to underscore the United States’ commitment to deepening relations with one of its oldest allies. During her trip, Administrator Power will meet with government officials, partner organizations, youth, and local communities. The Administrator will highlight how USAID is partnering with…

Source: United States Agency for International Development (USAID) | May 04, 2024

Kenya: United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Assistant to the Administrator Dina Esposito Attends the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit in Nairobi

Esposito will underscore the critical role of African leadership in strengthening global food security and highlight the United States’ Feed the Future efforts to address global hunger

Assistant to the Administrator (AtA) and Feed the Future Deputy Coordinator for Development Dina Esposito will attend the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summitin Nairobi, Kenya. While there, she will deliver remarks on U.S. efforts to strengthen food security and meet with foreign officials, other donor government leaders, and implementing partners…

Source: United States Agency for International Development (USAID) | Apr 26, 2024

Administrator Samantha Power Concludes Her Visit to Angola

The Administrator, Deputy Secretary, and U.S. Ambassador Tulinabo S. Mushingi were the highest ranking U.S. government officials to go from Luanda

On April 25, Administrator Samantha Power and Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma concluded a three day trip to Angola with a visit to Benguela Province and the Port of Lobito. The Administrator, Deputy Secretary, and U.S. Ambassador Tulinabo S. Mushingi were the highest ranking U.S.…

Source: United States Agency for International Development (USAID) | Apr 25, 2024

United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Launches New Partnerships to Support Malaria Prevention, Strengthen Infrastructure, and Bolster Food Security in Angola

USAID-led U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) is expanding geographic coverage for malaria prevention and control activities in Angola, to include the province of Moxico

During her trip to Angola, Administrator Samantha Power announced expanding partnerships that reflect the deepening relationship between the United States and Angola. At Angola’s Instituto Nacional de Investigação em Saúde (National Health Research Institute) Administrator Power announced that USAID-led U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) is expanding geographic coverage for malaria…

Source: United States Agency for International Development (USAID) | Apr 19, 2024

Administrator Samantha Power Travels to Angola

She will highlight USAID’s investments in malaria prevention in a visit to Angola’s National Health Research Institute

From April 23-25, Administrator Samantha Power and Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma will travel to Angola to reaffirm the U.S. government’s commitment to supporting prosperity, security, and good governance in Angola. During the visit, the Administrator will meet with government leaders, members of the civil society, and business executives…

Source: United States Agency for International Development (USAID) | Apr 15, 2024

A Year into the Sudan Conflict, an Urgent Call to Address One of the World’s Gravest Crisis

Statement by Administrator Samantha Power

A year ago tomorrow, the people of Sudan awoke to a nightmare. Fierce fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) erupted in Sudan’s capital of Khartoum and other parts of the country. The warring sides turned bustling neighborhoods into battle zones, killing thousands, leaving bodies…

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