South Sudan: Condemning Violence Against Humanitarian Workers in South Sudan

In recent months, South Sudan has seen a troubling rise in violence against humanitarian workers, including the killing of two aid workers this month. The United States condemns… Read more »

Ethiopia: Statement of Sarah Charles Assistant to the Administrator, Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance

Introduction: Chairman Menendez, Ranking Member Risch, distinguished members of the Committee: thank you for this opportunity to discuss the humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia, how… Read more »

Africa: Written Statement of USAID Administrator Samantha Power Before the Senate Subcommittee On State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Committee On Appropriations

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Ethiopia: On the Death of a USAID Partner Humanitarian Aid Worker in Tigray

Statement by Administrator Samantha Power: I want to express my heartfelt condolences to the family of an aid worker who was killed, reportedly by Eritrean and Ethiopian soldiers… Read more »

Africa: USAID Administrator Samantha Power Opening Statement On the FY 2022 Budget Request to the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee On State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs

ADMINISTRATOR POWER: Thank you, Chairman Coons, Ranking Member Graham, and members of the Subcommittee. Special thanks also to Tim Rieser and Paul Grove who are legends for the… Read more »

Mozambique: U.S. Delivers Humanitarian Relief Supplies in Response to Insecurity in Mozambique

In response to the devastating violence in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado region, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing vital humanitarian relief supplies… Read more »

Ethiopia: USAID Airlifts Shelter Supplies to Help Ethiopians Affected By the Conflict in Tigray

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is airlifting 1,500 rolls of heavy-duty plastic sheeting-- to contribute to emergency shelter efforts for more than 82,500… Read more »

Africa: International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting

Today, on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C), the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) reaffirms our commitment to… Read more »

Africa: Restoring USAID's Leadership in Foreign Assistance

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Africa: USAID Celebrates the Tenth Anniversary of Helping Babies Breathe

Approximately 10 million newborns around the world need assistance after birth to breathe. Today, we celebrate the pivotal role the United States Agency for International… Read more »

Africa: USAID Designates Morocco As Regional Hub for a New Program in Trade and Investment Under Prosper Africa

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will designate the Kingdom of Morocco as a regional hub for the new, continent-wide Trade and Investment Program funded by… Read more »

Africa: USAID and Lixil Announce New Global Partnership to Expand Access to Sanitation

Last night, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced a new partnership agreement with the global sanitation company LIXIL to extend market-based solutions… Read more »

Egypt: USAID Commits Nearly $23 Million in Additional Funding to Support Economic Governance and Women's Empowerment in the Arab Republic of Egypt

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Africa: USAID Announces New $100 Million Project to Anticipate Threats From Infectious Diseases

Today, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) launched Strategies to Prevent Spillover (STOP Spillover) a five-year, $100 million project to anticipate and… Read more »

South Sudan: United States Announces Nearly $108 Million in New Humanitarian Assistance to Help the People of South Sudan

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West Africa: U.S. Announces Nearly $152 Million in New Humanitarian Assistance

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Africa: The Appointment of Samah Norquist As Chief Advisor for International Religious Freedom to the Administrator of USAID

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Liberia: Private Sector Donations Portal (LIPSEC) Launched to Support Government of Liberia COVID-19 Response

 A consortium of the Liberia private sector, the Liberia Private Sector Executive Committee (LIPSEC), launched a virtual web portal that will help the Government of Liberia… Read more »

Africa: Statement From USAID Administrator Mark Green On World Tuberculosis Day

Every March 24, the international community recognizes World Tuberculosis (TB) Day. This year, it comes at a time when communities across the globe are also working to control… Read more »

Africa: Statement By USAID Administrator Mark Green On Second Tranche of U.S.$62 Million to Respond to COVID-19

The U.S. Government announced today the release of $62 million from the Emergency Reserve Fund for Contagious Infectious-Disease Outbreaks (ERF) at the U.S. Agency for… Read more »

Africa: Statement From Administrator Mark Green On the Designation of John Barsa As Acting USAID Administrator

Congratulations to John Barsa on his designation by President Trump as Acting Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Having had the privilege of… Read more »

Africa: USAID Administrator Mark Green To Leave Agency

For two and a half years, I have had the honor, and the joy, of serving as the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Today, it is with… Read more »

West Africa: Written Statement of Administrator Mark Green Before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee On State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs

Chairman Graham, Ranking Member Leahy, distinguished Members of the Sub-Committee: Thank you for this opportunity to discuss the Sahel region, the rising violence in many parts of… Read more »

Tunisia: USAID Administrator Mark Green's Trip to Tunisia

The following is attributable to Acting Spokesperson Pooja Jhunjhunwala: Read more »

Tunisia: USAID Administrator Mark Green's Remarks On Tunisia's Youth

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