USAID partners with FreAddis to improve education in Ethipia, with assistance from the Ministry of Education. Read more >>
Archives for 2010
Southern Sudan’s Wildlife Thrives
Despite two decades of a brutal civil war, southern Sudan has become a thriving habitat for an amazing diversity of African wildlife. Read more >>
USAID Provides Training to Masons in Haiti
A USAID/KATA and CEMEX program gives Haitian people valuable skills and empowers them to improve their lives and the lives of their families. Read more >>
Picture of the Week: Women Increasing Incomes in Guatemala
Haitian Farmers Seeing Sprouts of Success
Cherilien raised a potato into the sunlight for a gathering crowd of Haitian farmers and visitors to see. Cherilien explained that he normally produces 110 pounds of potatoes each year, but this year he produced 440 pounds. Cherilien disappeared into the group of farmers as another Haitian farmer, Marisette, chimed in, “We used to not […]
Focus on Nutrition: Creating Inclusive Partnerships and Deepening our Knowledge
Cultural Festival in Haiti Kicks Off USAID’s New Development Projects and Promotes Civic Pride
I witnessed many struggles in Haiti, but I also witnessed proud, hopeful Haitians working hard to overcome these challenges. Read more >>
University of Michigan and the Call to Action that Changed the World: USAID Congratulates Peace Corps
JFK’s call to action, 50 years ago today, inspired one of the most successful service projects in American history, the Peace Corps. Read more >>
Calling All Shutterbugs
FrontLines will be holding a photo contest and wants to see your best images that showcase USAID development activities in action. Read more >>
Millions Soap Up to Commemorate Global Handwashing Day
In 2009, some 5.7 million people received improved access to safe drinking water and 1.3 million received improved access to sanitation. Read more >>
