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Tag archives for Colombia
Why the Arts and Youth Matter for LGBT Global Development
Taking Our New Model of LGBT Inclusive Development to UNGA
An important part of this year’s UNGA agenda is inclusive development efforts to ensure equal access to foreign aid and the protection of the human rights of one of the world’s most vulnerable populations – lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. Read more >>
Empowering LGBTI people in Colombia to Advocate for Their Own Rights
USAID Senior Advisor of Office of Innovation and Development Alliances shares her recent visits to Colombia, where she witnessed how USAID is supporting the LGBTI populations in the region so they can advocate for their own rights. Read more >>
Neonatal Alliance Locks in on Largest Contributor to Under-5 Death in Latin America and the Caribbean
To prevent neonatal deaths in Latin America and the Caribbean, USAID, ministries of health in the region, NGOs, and professional associations, have formed the LAC Neonatal Alliance. Read more >>
The LAC Effect: Addressing Inequalities to Save Lives
Assistant Administrator for Global Health reflects on the progress that USAID has made in the Latin America and Caribbean region in ending preventable child and maternal deaths. Read more >>
A New Partnership to Support Colombia’s Coffee Farmers
Starbucks and USAID embarks on a new public-private partnership to help increase Colombian coffee yields and enhance livelihoods of Colombian farmers. Read more >>
La Idea Initiative Seeks Entrepreneurs with Business Partnerships in Latin America
Last month, La Idea launched the La Idea Business Competition, an opportunity for innovative social entrepreneurs with breakthrough ideas to turn their business visions into reality. Read more >>
River Blindness Eliminated in Colombia
Today, Colombia celebrates a great milestone. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), out of 38 endemic countries worldwide, Colombia is the first to eliminate river blindness, a disease transmitted through infected flies that can cause chronic skin lesions, irreversible blindness, or severe visual impairment.
