Saving Mothers, Giving Life is addressing the problem of a disproportionately high rate of maternal
mortality rate in Zambia and Uganda. Read more >>
Archives for 2013
Saving Mothers: A New Initiative to Address Maternal Mortality
Conscious Tourism: Plan Your Next Vacation
Fiona Mati, from Kenya, wins second prize in the second round of the Tech Challenge for Atrocity Prevention. Read more >>
CITES Met in Bangkok To Protect At-Risk Plants and Wildlife
USAID, along with the State Department and Embassy Bangkok, are working together to protect wildlife and plants in Thailand. Read more >>
Celebrating the One-Year Anniversary of the Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index
This month, USAID celebrates the one-year anniversary of the Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index. Read more >>
Where the Rubber Hits the Road: Evidence Informing Impact for Global Health
Beyond effectiveness studies, we need studies that focus on the implementation and adoption of public health interventions, also known as implementation science. Read more >>
Photo of the Week: Helping Youth in El Salvador
USAID Assistant Administrator for Latin America and the Caribbean Mark Feierstein joins youth from San Martin in sports activities organized in their municipalities as part of their crime prevention projects. Read more >>
Mark Feierstein Launches #AskUSAID Expert Hour series on Twitter
On March 8, Assistant Administrator for Latin America and the Caribbean, Mark Feierstein, took part in our first-ever #AskUSAID Expert Hour on Twitter. Read more >>
Help Shape USAID Policy on Sustainable Urban Living
For the first time, USAID solicits public input on its forthcoming Sustainable Urban Services Policy to address the challenges of urban environments. Read more >>
First @StateDept Tweetup Spotlights International Women of Courage
On March 8, Secretary of State John Kerry honored nine extraordinary women with the Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Award Read more >>
Video of the Week: Administrator Shah’s Remarks for Global Child Nutrition Dinner
In this week’s Video of the Week, Administrator Shah offers remarks for the Global Child Nutrition Dinner that was held on March 4, 2013. Read more >>
