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Glass Half Full in this “Almost Revolution”
Larry Garber recaps two panel discussions organized by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace last week that addressed important development issues. Read more >>
The Transformational Power of Science
USAID Contest to Recognize Pioneers in Science and Technology for Development
USAID Office of Science and Technology (OST) is excited to announce the Agency’s first-ever Science and Technology Pioneers Prize contest Read more >>
Photo of the Week: Saving Children in India
February 7 marks the start of the National Summit on “Call to Action for Child Survival and Development Read more >>
Video of the Week: Mile the Corn Farmer
In Macedonia, the USAID Small Business Expansion Project works with corn farmers on growing their businesses through increasing corn yields and connecting them with regional dairy industry leaders. Read more >>
National Freedom Day: A Commitment to End Modern Slavery
An estimated 20 million men, women and children around the world, including thousands in the United States, are living in bondage, confirming that the fight to end slavery is far from over. Read more >>
Video of the Week: Reaching Farmers Where it is Needed Most
Video of the Week: A video put together by the FEPROMAS team, a Senegalese farming federation, for USAID’s Fostering Agriculture Competitiveness Employing Information Communication Technologies project. Read more >>
Seeking Justice: Investigating and Prosecuting Gender-Based Violence
This year has seen the continued prevalence of widespread and devastating gender-based attacks on women and girls around the world Read more >>
16 Day Challenge: A Helping Hand for Trafficking Victims in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan is at the heart of the ancient Silk Road. For centuries, people traveled across the country to exchange goods and share news. In today’s world, Uzbekistan’s strategic location has made its women prime targets for human trafficking Read more >>
The White House (Blog): Supporting Human Rights in Burma
Yesterday’s announcement that President Obama will become the first U.S. President to visit Burma marks an historic step in the United States’ engagement with Burma Read more >>
