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Charting a Course Toward Pacific Climate Resiliency

Posted by  on Monday, November 23rd 2015     

Low-lying island communities are among the most vulnerable to climate change. Through small-scale infrastructure projects in the Pacific Islands, USAID is helping them to adapt.

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Feed the Future: Progress in the Goal of Ending Hunger

Posted by  on Wednesday, January 14th 2015     
Emiliano Dominguez Gonzalez displays his recently harvested strawberries in Honduras. Feed the Future helped nearly 7 million farmers like Emiliano last year boost harvests by using new and improved technologies and agricultural practices. / USAID-ACCESO/Fintrac Inc.

As we start 2015, take a moment to learn about global hunger and consider what you can do to help end it. You can start by reading Feed the Future’s “Year in Review.”

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Assistance Supports Dignity for Syrian Refugees, Markets for Jordan

Posted by  on Monday, November 10th 2014     
Ambassador Lane observes the process of registering refugees to enable them to receive food vouchers

Despite a strong desire to help, Jordanians are understandably concerned about the resources required to support their needs.

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International Youth Day: Young People Are Key to Solving Global Challenges

Posted by  on Tuesday, August 13th 2013     

Young people are key drivers to solving some of the world’s most pressing strategic challenges Read more >>

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Assistant Secretary Anne Richard and Assistant Administrator Nancy Lindborg Meet With Syrian Refugees

Posted by  on Thursday, January 31st 2013     

Assistant Secretary Anne Richards and Assistant Administrator Nancy Lindborg met with Turkish partners and assistance providers to discuss the needs of Syrian refugees and ongoing humanitarian assistance efforts. Read more >>

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“What Do Rising Food Prices Mean?”

Posted by  on Friday, February 25th 2011     

About the Author: Robert D. Hormats serves as Under Secretary of State for Economic, Energy and Agricultural Affairs. Originally posted on Dipnote, the U.S. Department of State official blog The United Nation’s Food and Agricultural Organization released figures this month showing that global food prices have risen 41 percent since June, primarily due to a […]

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