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In a Traditional Society, a South Sudanese Woman Becomes a Role Model

Posted by  on Thursday, March 7th 2013     
Athieng Riak Jok, gender technical advisor with the USAID-funded Jonglei Food security Program in South Sudan. Photo credit: Catholic Relief Services

In celebration of International Women’s Day, we recognize Athieng Riak Jok, who works as a community gender technical advisor in South Sudan. Read more >>

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Empowering Women with Mobile Money: The Tanzania Report

Posted by  on Monday, February 25th 2013     
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In Tanzania, using mobile money has improved lives because of its ease and convenience. Read more >>

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Empowering Women One Mobile Phone At a Time

Posted by  on Monday, February 25th 2013     
Mobile banking saves women time and money. With mobile services, women no longer have to make all-day treks to and from the bank. Photo credit: USAID

Mobile technology in the hands of women can help enable entry into the financial mainstream and provide access to life-enhancing services Read more >>

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Flower Power: How Your Valentine’s Day Bouquet is Helping Fight Poverty

Posted by  on Thursday, February 14th 2013     
These bouquets were made from Kenyan smallholder flowers that are now sold in ASDA grocery stores in the United Kingdom. Photo credit: Fintrac Inc.

Besides showing your special Valentine that you care, flowers are also an important commodity that is changing the lives of Kenyan farmers and improving their food security. Read more >>

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FrontLines Releases January/February 2013 Issue

Posted by  on Wednesday, February 13th 2013     
A Maasai father and son tend to their cattle in Kitengela, Kenya. Photo credit: ILRI/Stevie Mann

Read the latest edition of USAID’s FrontLines to learn how the Agency is helping communities become more resilient to new and long standing crises, and how training to journalists and media organizations in developing countries helps create well-informed citizens. Read more >>

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Photo of the Week: Building Peace Along Borders in East Africa

Posted by  on Tuesday, February 12th 2013     
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USAID has supported peace-building along Kenya’s northern borders for over a decade. Read more >>

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8 Things Our Future Military Leaders Need to Know About Water Management

Posted by  on Tuesday, January 15th 2013     
Chris Holmes with West Point cadets following the lecture on water management. Photo credit: USAID

One day, our future military leaders will be planning and implementing peace-keeping operations, and it is important for them to know how water management approaches can help foster stability, resilience and economic growth. Read more >>

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Communication is Aid: Old and New Technologies Make Aid More Effective

Posted by  on Friday, January 4th 2013     
Shujaaz.FM main character DJ Boyie pirates airtime to talk about what's important to youth

Participants of the ‘Communication is Aid: Humanitarian, Media and Technology Collaboration’ event, held in Nairobi, Kenya in early December discuss how communication is used as aid. Read more >>

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FrontLines Feature: In Old Kenyan Town, It’s No Longer Just ‘Old Wise Men’

Posted by  on Thursday, December 27th 2012     
Parakuo Naimodu, center, graduates from the Justice Project training, with Caroline Lentupuru, a gender resource specialist with Landesa, at right. Photo Credit: Deborah Espinosa

With the groundbreaking election of 11 female village elders, a USAID-backed pilot project seeks more equitable governance and protection of women’s assets. Read more >>

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