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FrontLines: Foreign Aid Impact in U.S. and Abroad

Posted by  on Wednesday, April 1st 2015     
A worker at the Banko Gotiti Cooperative in the Southern Nations, Nationalities and People's Region of Ethiopia holds a handful of ripe red Yirgacheffe coffee berries. Credit: Marcelo Pereira / USAID Agribus Market Develop

How does USAID’s work in developing countries impact Americans in the United States? Check out the new issue of FrontLines to find out.

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Ending Extreme Poverty in Asia through Universal Health Coverage

Posted by  on Friday, December 12th 2014     
A woman in the Philippines receives a tetanus shot during a pre-natal visit. / HealthPRO

Despite the region’s robust economic growth, over 60 percent of those in extreme poverty still live in Asia. Partnering with countries to invest in Universal Health Coverage will boost the critical economic growth and social safety nets needed to eliminate extreme poverty.

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“Being LGBT” in Asia

Posted by  on Thursday, November 13th 2014     

USAID’s “Being LGBT in Asia” initiative has just released its eighth series of comprehensive country reports. They examine the LGBT experience across Asia, highlighting the various stages of social acceptance, tolerance and challenges that LGBT people experience across the continent.

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Wildlife Trafficking Response Reaches a Tipping Point

Posted by  on Thursday, February 20th 2014     

Wildlife trafficking – poaching and illegal trade in wildlife and wildlife parts – is a major threat to the security and stability of nations worldwide. On February 13, leaders from around the world met at the London Conference on the Illegal Wildlife Trade to commit to take action on this crisis.

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Tackling Malaria and Other Transboundary Challenges in the Lower Mekong through Regional Cooperation

Posted by  on Friday, November 15th 2013     

More than 60 million people live in the lower Mekong River basin and currently struggle with drug-resistant malaria.

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Celebrating the Richness of Uzbekistan’s Harvest

Posted by  on Thursday, September 12th 2013     

A USAID program economist recounts his recent trip to Uzbekistan, where he witnessed the rich abundance of Uzbekistan’s land. Read more >>

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Video of the Week: Empowering Women Through Horticultural Innovations

Posted by  on Monday, August 26th 2013     

Meet some of the Bangladesh women farmers that have benefited from innovative agriculture training. Read more >>

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From the Field in Timor-Leste: Giving Communities a Voice in Conservation

Posted by  on Wednesday, August 21st 2013     

Through the Coral Triangle Support Partnership, USAID is supporting Timor-Leste’s efforts to anticipate and adapt to climate change and natural disasters, especially in coastal communities. Read more >>

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Photo of the Week: Market Linkages in Bangladesh

Posted by  on Tuesday, August 13th 2013     

USAID has worked with the Government of Bangladesh and local communities to better manage and conserve Bangladesh’s natural resources and biodiversity since 1998. Read more >>

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Photo of the Week: Agriculture Productivity Improvement in Bangladesh

Posted by  on Tuesday, August 6th 2013     

USAID/Bangladesh’s Accelerating Agriculture Productivity Improvement (AAPI) project, will reach 3.5m farmers and save the Bangladesh Government US$84 million through improved efficiency in fertilizer input. Read more >>

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