A review of USAID’s top news highlights for week of March 4, 2013. Read more >>
Archives for 2013
Round-the-Clock Aid for a Syrian Baby
Syrian baby Dia’a is expected to make a full recovery with the help of U.S.-funded medical care. Read more >>
A Time for Action and Working Together to Improve Women’s Lives
This past week, Administrator Rajiv Shah traveled to India and Burma with a full agenda, including having discussions with a group of courageous women advocates to discuss gender-based violence. Read more >>
Shoulder to Shoulder: Delivering Real Results for Women and Girls
USAID and CISCO to Establish Networking Academies in Burma
Last week in Burma, USAID hosted a technology delegation with the top American companies in the industry. Read more >>
In a Traditional Society, a South Sudanese Woman Becomes a Role Model
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 >>
Guatemala’s 24-Hour Courts: Changing the Way Women Access Justice
To respond to a need for a specialized court for cases related to violence against women in Guatemala, USAID provided technical assistance, training and equipment to operationalize it. Read more >>
Freeing Women from Violence Leads to Healthier Lives
Helping Haiti Recover Three Years Later
Three years after the earthquake, USDA and USAID continue to help the Haitian agricultural sector recover. Read more >>
Microbicides, Vaccines, and TB Diagnostics Oh My! What’s New in HIV/AIDS Research?
In December 2012, USAID released a new strategy to address some of the world’s most challenging health and development issues through new technologies, research and evaluation. Read more >>
