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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…

Source: United States Agency for International Development (USAID) | Apr 12, 2024

The United States Provides More Than $25 Million for Refugee Assistance in Uganda

Statement by Spokesperson Jessica Jennings

The United States, through USAID and the Department of State, is providing more than $25 million in additional humanitarian funding to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the World Food Program (WFP) to assist refugees in Uganda facing ongoing food insecurity and the compounding impacts of conflict…

Source: United States Agency for International Development (USAID) | Apr 07, 2024

On World Health Day, Making "My Health, My Right” A Reality For All

USAID has been advancing these efforts across its global health work, including, most recently, through Primary Impact, which launched last year and is now operational in 12 countries across Africa and Asia

Statement by Administrator Samantha Power In the small town of Dodota, Ethiopia – population 96,000 – health workers go to extraordinary lengths to track malaria. With only two health centers for a town where every single person has an elevated risk of contracting or dying from malaria, health workers are…

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

United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Launches the Africa Trade Desk through Prosper Africa

The Africa Trade Desk bridges the gap between African suppliers and U.S. retailers by establishing a secure supply chain from Africa to U.S. retailers by consolidating logistics, insurance, and track and trace technology from farm to retailer

Today, Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman announced the launch of the Africa Trade Desk, a signature trade platform from Prosper Africa that links large U.S. food retailers to African producers. The announcement was made during the Atlanta Phambili: A Trade & Investment Gateway to Africa & South Africa event, an event highlighting the…

Source: United States Agency for International Development (USAID) | Mar 07, 2024

Administrator Samantha Power Meets with United Nations Special Envoy for Sudan Ramtane Lamamra

Administrator Power and Special Envoy Lamamra also discussed the grave humanitarian situation and the imperative to accelerate the flow of humanitarian assistance to the people of Sudan

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Jessica Jennings:‎ On March 5, Administrator Samantha Power met UN Envoy for Sudan Ramtane Lamamra and discussed the critical partnership between the United Nations and the United States, in collaboration with other key stakeholders in Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, to urgently advance…

Source: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) | Feb 15, 2024

Deputy Administrator Paloma Adams-Allen’s Travels to Ethiopia, Egypt, and Germany

Deputy Administrator Adams-Allen met with key humanitarian and development partners, discussing priority areas such as food security and the implementation of reforms to ensure the integrity and delivery of U.S. assistance

The below is attributable to Deputy Spokesperson Shejal Pulivarti:‎ Deputy Administrator Paloma Adams-Allen traveled to Ethiopia, Egypt, and Germany from February 5 to 9 to meet with USAID staff on Agency priorities, and with development and humanitarian partners to underscore the Agency’s commitment to collaborate closely on shared objectives. While…

Source: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) | Feb 05, 2024

Deputy Administrator Paloma Adams-Allen Travels to Ethiopia, Egypt, and Germany

The focus of her trip is supporting staff, Agency initiatives, and ongoing programs throughout eastern Africa and the Middle East

From February 5-9, Deputy Administrator Paloma Adams-Allen will travel to Ethiopia, Egypt, and Germany to meet with development and humanitarian partners as well as engage USAID staff on crucial workforce and operational issues. The focus of her trip is supporting staff, Agency initiatives, and ongoing programs throughout eastern Africa and…

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