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USAID Brings New Communications Options to Remote Communities in Northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
In late April, residents across the Democratic Republic of the Congo were pleasantly surprised to receive phone calls from friends and relatives living in the remote northeastern corner of the country – for the first time. Read more >>
More than 30,000 Fistula Repair Surgeries Supported by USAID
USAID commemorates today’s first-ever International Day to End Obstetric Fistula by celebrating a milestone in global maternal health. Read more >>
ROADS II Video: Transforming Corridors of Risk into Pathways of Prevention and Hope
The Future of Mobile Money in Afghanistan
Afghanistan is introducing new technology, particularly in the mobile technology space and capturing the world’s imagination with its success with mobile money. Read more >>
Advancing Food Security by Opening Markets
Building Capacity: Racking Warehouses in Ethiopia
Ethiopia will play a large role in meeting the global goal of putting 15 million people on HIV treatment by 2015 and in helping create an AIDS-free generation. Read more >>
Video of the Week: Clean Kumasi: Digital Tools to Transform Urban Waste Management
This video shows the IDEO.org and WSUP teams in action, and the lessons learned from rural community-led total sanitation efforts. Read more >>
#AskAg Twitter Chat: Intersection of HIV and AIDS & Food Security
Do you wonder how we can improve food security for HIV-affected households? Do you ask yourself how activities in the agriculture sector and for improving economic growth can play a role in helping these vulnerable populations? Well, then please join us on Thursday, May 23 from 12-1:30 pm EDT for an #AskAg Twitter Chat on [...]
Photo of the Week: USAID Launches Water Strategy
The U.S. Government’s first Water and Development strategy has health and food security as priorities, highlighting the critical role of water in saving lives. Read more >>
Optimized Lending Procedures Improve Access to Agricultural Loans
USAID-assisted DemirBank in Azerbaijan introduces best practices for lending procedures for agricultural loans. Read more >>
