A newly released nationwide health survey of Haiti shows continuing positive trends on key health-care indicators in particular those of Haitian women and children. Read more >>
Tag archives for Latin America and the Caribbean
Partnering to Control and Eliminate Cholera in Hispaniola
Today, USAID became an official member of the Coalition on Water and Sanitation for the Elimination of Cholera in Hispaniola. Read more >>
How Rap Music is Saving Lives in the Caribbean
The Youth Emergency Action Committees program led by Catholic Relief Services with support from USAID is one that transforms teens into disaster-preparedness leaders. Read more >>
Photo of the Week: 2013 Hurricane Preparedness Week
If Hurricane Sandy could do so much damage in the U.S., imagine the impact of similar storms on less developed countries. Read more >>
USAID Prepares for Hurricane Season in Latin America and the Caribbean
In recognition of Hurricane Preparedness Week, USAID is highlighting the work we do to help disaster-prone countries prepare for and recover from hurricanes. Read more >>
Pounds of Prevention – Focus on Money & Microfinance
What does having access to savings and credit have to do with disaster risk reduction? In this Pounds of Prevention series, we discuss the important role that financial services play in reducing vulnerability to disasters and facilitating post-disaster recovery. Read more >>
Photo of the Week: Department of Choco in Colombia Celebrates 200 Years of Independence
USAID is working on several initiatives aimed at improving the living conditions of the Afro-Colombian and Indigenous population in Colombia. Read more >>
“American” Values, Global Service
Mark Feierstein Launches #AskUSAID Expert Hour series on Twitter
On March 8, Assistant Administrator for Latin America and the Caribbean, Mark Feierstein, took part in our first-ever #AskUSAID Expert Hour on Twitter. Read more >>
Trilateral Development: “We” Is Much Bigger Than “Us”
Success for Latin America and the Caribbean means that the USAID must work itself out of a job. Read more >>
