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Connecting Parliament to the People in Timor-Leste
In every democracy, it’s crucial that parliamentarians meet their constituents regularly to explain how they are serving communities as their elected representatives and listen to the views of citizens to incorporate them into legislation and public policies. Read more >>
LGBT Families at USAID: Integration and Solidarity in Nicaragua
In 2009, Secretary Clinton announced that the U.S. State Department would extend benefits to the same-sex partners of Foreign Service officers. Although I didn’t officially begin working for USAID until September 2012, I had applied to the agency’s Development Leadership Initiative program that summer and had little idea just how much this and other policy advancements towards [...]
Partnerships Put “Action” into the Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control Pneumonia and Diarrhoea
As the first-ever Integrated Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Pneumonia and Diarrhoea tackles the two leading killer diseases of children less than five years old. Read more >>
Food Voucher Program Gives Palestinian Families Choices and Supports the Local Economy
A food assistance voucher program in West Bank provides more than food to Palestinian families. Read more >>
Photo of the Week: Celebrating Mothers Everywhere
In celebration of mothers everywhere, we will be featuring the important role of mothers and partnerships in Global Health. Read more >>
The Best Mother’s Day Gift of All
Every day, around 1,000 babies are born with HIV, and there is a growing
recognition that we can decrease that number to near zero. Read more >>
Harnessing the Commitment & Energy of Diaspora Communities to Transform Development
The diaspora community has a uniquely important role to play in addressing the challenges of today and shaping a brighter future for tomorrow. Read more >>
U.S. Provides Wheat to Fill Urgent Food Gaps in Syria
Video of the Week: Maura O’Neill Previews the 2013 Global Diaspora Forum
Starting today, USAID and the State Department will co-host the third annual 2013 Global Diaspora Forum. Read more >>
From Haiti to Kenya – Honoring the Wisdom & Contributions of Moms
Mother’s Day provides a special opportunity for us to reflect on the role moms play in our lives and in the lives of people around the world. Read more >>
