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Partnering to Improve Women’s Lives in Bangladesh

Sukuri waits for fistula surgery at Kumundi Hopital in March, 2014. Locked in a cycle of her husband leaving her to remarry and then returning to her, she hopes for the repair of her fistula and a united family. / Amy Fowler, USAID

On International Women’s Day, USAID recognizes a joint mission with the U.S. Pacific Command to repair devastating childbirth injuries and improve the lives of women in the Asia-Pacific.

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Loans in Bangladesh: Stories of Change

Local bank and USAID staff with Somer Ali near his rice milling operation. / USAID Bangladesh

In Bangladesh, hundreds of entrepreneurs have been given fresh starts and second chances, pairing up with USAID-supported local banks to receive the loans that have never before been available.

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Driving Progress in Asia through Science, Innovation & Partnership

Progress — or instability — in Asia has ripple effects throughout the world and can impact us here at home. We’re forging partnerships that leverage resources and harness the science, technology and innovation that exist throughout the region to maximize impact — and reach.

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A Thing of the Past

USAID is working with the Government of Bangladesh to implement and enforce the Domestic Violence Prevention and Protection Act of 2010.

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Achieving Equity Through Women in Leadership

Improved access and choice in family planning services gives women more opportunities for leadership roles. Read more >>

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Food Assistance by the Numbers

A look at USAID’s food assistance programs’ impact — in numbers. Read more >>

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Video of the Week: Empowering Women Through Horticultural Innovations

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

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Photo of the Week: Market Linkages in Bangladesh

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

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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Video of the Week: Improved Potato Farming Yields Results in Bangladesh

Farmers in Bangladesh have increased their potato production by 800% through new technology, knowledge and markets. Read more >>

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