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Rudy Gharib

Rudy is the Division Chief for Strategic Communications for the US Agency for International Development (@USAID). In this role she leads the agency's media campaigns, strategic planning, and online engagement, while serving as an advisor for overall strategic communications and public affairs. Previously, Rudy managed outreach and communications for USAID/Middle East where she helped communicate U.S. foreign assistance in post-revolutionary and developing countries in the Middle East.

Q&A: How Power Africa is Investing in a Brighter Planet

Posted by  on Thursday, October 22nd 2015     
Nearly two-thirds of people in Sub-Saharan Africa lack access to power, but investments in technology like solar-powered home kits are allowing people including Lucy Sakuda of Olorien, Kenya to access power for the first time. / Morgana Wingard, USAID

Through Power Africa, we’re working in partnership with other governments and the private sector to increase the number of people around the world with access to electricity.

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Saving a Syrian Student’s Life

Posted by  on Monday, May 6th 2013     

Ghassan, a university student from Rif Damascus, was heading home from classes when fighting broke out between regime and rebel fighters. Ghassan was not able to take cover in time and was hit by shrapnel in both legs. Read more >>

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Environmental Awareness: The Roots of Peace

Posted by  on Thursday, April 25th 2013     

Earth Days bridge dialogue and action, addressing conflict over natural resources in Kyrgyzstan.

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Religious Leaders “Noisy About Malaria” in Mozambique

Posted by  on Thursday, April 25th 2013     

Each year, World Malaria Day (April 25) commemorates the global fight toward zero malaria deaths and mobilizes action to combat malaria. This year’s theme is “Invest in the Future: Defeat Malaria.” Anglican Bishop Dinis Sengulane’s message isn’t exactly what one might expect from a typical religious leader. Then again, Bishop Sengulane, who has presided over Mozambique’s Lebombo Diocese since 1976, is not a typical leader, religious […]

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VIDEO of the Week: President Obama

Posted by  on Tuesday, November 20th 2012     

Yesterday, President Barack Obama was the first sitting U.S. President to visit Burma. There, he officially opened the USAID mission after a 24-year hiatus. “Today, I was proud to reestablish our USAID mission in this country, which is our lead development agency,” said President Obama. The President affirmed the United States’ partnership  in helping Burma, […]

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Live @ UNGA – Day Three

Posted by  on Thursday, September 27th 2012     

Day three at UNGA included two marquee events spotlighting progress to date on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition.

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Live @ UNGA: Day Two

Posted by  on Wednesday, September 26th 2012     

Our second day at UNGA included two addresses by President Obama, an event about Ensuring Resilient Livelihoods, a Coca Cola partnership announcement, and an event to commemorate the the Every Woman Every Child movement. Speaking to the United Nations General Assembly, President Obama remembered Ambassador Chris Stevens and delivered a defense of both free speech […]

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Equal Futures Partnership Advances Global Women’s Opportunities

Posted by  on Monday, September 24th 2012     

I am excited to have just returned from the kick-off of the Equal Futures Partnership to expand women’s opportunities around the world. The event was held in New York City and part of a number of events USAID is participating in during the United Nations General Assembly this week.

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‘Reaching the Moon’ in Global Health

Posted by  on Sunday, September 23rd 2012     

As the U.N. General Assembly opens, we are in the midst of a global health revolution. Our collective work has delivered extraordinary results – a 70 percent decline in child mortality over the last 50 years, a 41 percent reduction since 1990 alone. Read more>>

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USAID Book Club: A Farewell to Alms

Posted by  on Friday, September 21st 2012     

As part of USAID’s Fall Semester, we will host an online book club for our readers this fall. The Impact Blog will post reading suggestions from our senior experts at USAID to suggest a book on important issues in international development. Read more >>

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