USAID Impact Photo Credit: USAID and Partners

Tag archives for Disabilities

USAID at UNGA 2013: Day Two

A recap of USAID’s participation during, and around, several events at this year’s United Nations General Assembly. Read more >>

Read the rest of this entry »

Photo of the Week: Teaching Special Needs Students a Vocation

The USAID-funded Nutrition Kitchen Garden Program launched at Maria Magdalena Catholic Parish School in Thika, Kenya cares for the special needs of mentally handicapped children.

Read the rest of this entry »

Video of the Week: Working for Disabilities in Macedonia

This year’s U.N. General Assembly will focus on development goals for persons with disabilities. Read more >>

Read the rest of this entry »

Empowerment, Not Pity: HIV Prevention Programs for People with Disabilities

Ed Scholl, of John Snow, Inc., is the AIDSTAR-One Project Director. AIDSTAR-One is funded by USAID’s Office of HIV/AIDS. The project provides technical assistance to USAID and U.S. Government country teams to build effective, well-managed, and sustainable HIV and AIDS programs. The messages were familiar, but the delivery was not. The classroom was filled with […]

Read the rest of this entry »

Picture of the Week

Read the rest of this entry »

Europe and Eurasia Celebrates Progress on Disability Rights and Addresses Continuing Challenges

On Friday, USAID Missions joined the international community in celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Read more >>

Read the rest of this entry »

USAID Commemorates International Day of Persons with Disabilities

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities, annually observed on December 3, aims to promote a better understanding of disability issues worldwide. Read more >>

Read the rest of this entry »