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Talking About Parrots on Talk Like a Pirate Day

Posted by  on Saturday, September 19th 2015     
The endangered hyacinth macaw, pictured here in Pantanal, Brazil, is threatened by habitat loss and trapping for the pet trade. USAID works with partners around the world to protect habitat important to parrots and other wildlife while helping communities participate in and benefit from conservation. / Conservation International

We’re talking about parrots on Talk Like a Pirate Day! Parrots are more than just eye candy and pirate paraphernalia. Parrots ensure forests grow, help communities develop eco-tourism, and serve as symbols of national pride.

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Belarus Community Connections Program Celebrates 15 Years of Success

Posted by  on Friday, August 30th 2013     

USAID Belarus celebrates its 15th year helping Belarusian professionals to understand and adopt best practices to strengthen and develop the country. Read more >>

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Photo of the Week: Making handicrafts in Guatemala

Posted by  on Tuesday, July 23rd 2013     

A member of a woman’s cooperative in Totonicapan, Guatemala, makes handicrafts as part of an environmental project that supports ecotourism and alternative income generation. Read more >>

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