Men working in large pile of grain in front of damaged storage facility (© Scott Peterson/Getty Images)

Ukraine’s neighbors offer routes for grain exports

After Russia walked away from the Black Sea Grain Initiative, Ukraine found alternative routes for its grain.
Three women chopping vegetables at table (Courtesy of Ebru Baybara Demir)

How a chef’s ‘soul kitchens’ aided Türkiye’s earthquake recovery

Chef Ebru Baybara Demir uses her cooking skills for disaster relief. See how her kitchens fed thousands after earthquakes struck Türkiye.
Workers installing solar panels on rooftop with high-rise buildings in background (© R S Iyer/AP)

Expanding access to clean power in South Asia

The U.S. and partners in South Asia are advancing clean energy projects. Learn how they are expanding access to electricity.
A wounded Ukrainian woman is being helped into an ambulance. (Photo: © Ukrainian Emergency Service/AP)

U.S. humanitarian aid for Ukraine war tops $2.6 billion

Learn about the kinds of humanitarian assistance the United States provides to help people affected by Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Volunteers loading bags and boxes onto truck (© Jacquelyn Martin/AP)

How U.S. philanthropy benefits the world

Americans donated billions of dollars to charitable causes at home and abroad in 2022. Learn about the U.S. culture of helping others.
Girl with Ukrainian flag running past rubble (© Sergey Bobok/AFP/Getty Images)

Ukrainian students face an uncertain school year

As Ukraine's students return to school, the United Nations, the U.S. and Europe are helping to rebuild the nation's schools.
Man carrying sack of wheat on shoulder and head (© Sajjad Hussain/AFP/Getty Images)

World leaders call on Russia to rejoin Black Sea grain deal

Pope Francis and other world leaders urged Russia to comply with an agreement that provides Ukrainian grain to countries around the world
Person standing amid debris in field (© Libkos/AP)

Blinken urges countries to step up aid amid global food crisis

The U.S. is providing new aid to address the global food crisis and working with partners to strengthen crops and soils to meet future demand.
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AWE alumna makes waves in sustainable technology

A marine biologist launched a business to recycle marine waste for use in products. Learn how this entrepreneur is advancing conservation.