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Recent Site Articles
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What Does ‘Back to School’ Mean for Children in Crisis and Conflict?
by Nina Papadopoulos and Meghan Mattern on 23rd August 2017While teachers, students and parents prepare for “Back to School,” some 80 million children around the world are out of school because of crisis and conflict. USAID is committed to providing children and youth—including the most vulnerable—access to an education.
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Helping Salvadorans Build a Better Life at Home
by Larry Sacks on 16th August 2017USAID is working in El Salvador to tackle the problems driving illegal migration so that Salvadorans can build a better life at home. A secure, prosperous Central America is intrinsically tied to the security, economy and wellbeing of the United States.
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Tanzania’s Young Leaders Bring Innovation to Development Challenges
by Michael McCabe on 9th August 2017Abella Bateyunga is an example of the dynamic young leaders around the world that USAID is investing in and empowering to be partners in the development of their communities and countries.
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Ebola Aftermath: Restoring Trust in Hospitals in Guinea
by Mariama Keita on 26th June 2017Now that the immediate Ebola crisis has passed, USAID is working to strengthen the healthcare system through hospital renovations, medical equipment donations and community engagement.
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The Power of Radio in the Fight for Girls’ Education in Malawi
by Neetha Tangirala on 2nd May 2017Marshall Dyton -- inspired by a USAID-supported internship at the Kumakomo Community Radio Station -- is using his radio chair as a platform to tackle issues such as child marriage, and cultural barriers which have hindered progress towards education and girls in Malawi.
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Raising Goats (and Confidence) in Uganda
by Mark Mitchell on 1st May 2017USAID is empowering women by introducing livestock ownership as a productive, resilience-building activity that ultimately benefits entire communities.
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Cambodia’s Youth Debate Champion Helps Young People Find Their Voice
by Julia Sibley on 17th April 2017Meet Linda Eang, a young Cambodian woman who won a televised debate competition. Linda recounts her journey from a shy girl to a debate champion and the first woman president of her university student senate.
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Celebrating Women and Girls during Women’s History Month
by Marita Eibl on 29th March 2017To eliminate poverty and reduce reliance on development dollars, we need to empower women and girls. Gender equality isn’t just a women’s issue—it’s everyone’s issue.
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Partnering to Improve Women’s Lives in Bangladesh
by Kristen Byrne on 7th March 2017On International Women’s Day, USAID recognizes a joint mission with the U.S. Pacific Command to repair devastating childbirth injuries and improve the lives of women in the Asia-Pacific.
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Empowering Vulnerable Communities in Cambodia
by Tizeta Wodajo and Jessica Benton Cooney on 20th February 2017In commemoration of World Day of Social Justice, meet Latt Kay, who was inspired to fight for the same social justice his family was denied, and is now leading efforts to empower vulnerable or marginalized rural communities that have been affected by land rights violations in Cambodia.
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What Does ‘Back to School’ Mean for Children in Crisis and Conflict?