Preserving Albania’s centuries-old sites
A recent earthquake damaged three of Albania's most famous historic sites. Learn how a U.S. government program is helping to restore these treasured spots.
How USAID helps mothers around the world
USAID is providing $130 million to develop an initiative that will support maternal and child health care around the world.
U.S. will meet 2016 Syrian refugee goal
The Obama administration is on track to meet its goal, set in September 2015, of resettling 10,000 Syrian refugees in the United States.
U.S. helps rebuild Iraq’s infrastructure [video]
The U.S. continues to help the people of Iraq as Iran plunders its neighbor's natural resources, causing disease, power outages and high unemployment.
U.S. aid will help feed Venezuelans
The humanitarian crisis in Venezuela has led to a shortage of food and medical supplies, causing millions of people to go hungry and flee their homes.
U.S. and India partner to fight poverty in Asia, Africa
The United States and India are partnering to help farmers in Africa protect crop yields and to improve health outcomes in countries in Asia.
U.S. private sector helps ASEAN fight COVID-19
American companies are invested in helping ASEAN member states fight COVID-19 through donations of money and medical supplies.
Ten years after one of the world’s deadliest tsunamis, are we...
The entire planet vibrated on December 26, 2004, as an earthquake erupted in the Indian Ocean. The destruction — 1.6 million people displaced, another...
Selling falafel, helping refugees
Ahmad Ashkar sells falafel. He makes money and feeds refugees at the same time. It's a new business model, and it's working.