Fridah Okomo standing on balcony with buildings and colorful evening sky in view (Courtesy of Fridah Okomo)

Young leaders promote democracy at home

Meet activists from Kenya and Estonia who are advancing democracy in their home countries after participating in a U.S.-backed program.
Illustration of shining light bulb and circuits above man with binoculars and other people (State Dept./D. Thompson)

Securing technology for a prosperous, safe future

Learn how U.S. public and private sector groups work with counterparts around the world to solve pressing problems through new technology.
Students standing by table filled with donation baskets (© David Minton/Times Media Group)

In the U.S., democracy begins in the classroom

American students are participating in the democratic process, from choosing classroom leaders to creating change in their communities.
Illustration of Lady Liberty pointing a microphone. (State Dept./D. Thompson)

The importance of an independent press

The U.S. deemed free and independent media so essential that press freedom is protected in the Constitution. Find out why.
Container cranes, helicopters and Statue of Liberty in silhouette in front of sun (© Julia Nikhinson/AP)

Why democracy improves a country’s economy

The United States is co-hosting the second Summit for Democracy at the end of March. Learn more about some of democracy's benefits.
Women wrapped in Ukrainian flags standing in the dark (© Kin Cheung/AP)

World remains united behind Ukraine, 1 year later

In a demonstration of global unity one year after Russia's invasion, the U.N. General Assembly reaffirmed support for Ukraine's sovereignty.
Protesters holding up hands in street (© Sakchai Lalit/AP)

Standing with the people of Burma 2 years after the military...

Two years after its coup, the military regime in Burma continues to carry out a brutal campaign of violence against its own people.
رسم توضيحي لامرأة حول عنقها العلم الأوكراني وعلى رأسها تاج من الزهور (State Dept./D. Thompson)

United with Ukraine [October–December 2022]

Check out our latest coverage of the developments in Ukraine and the U.S. response. This article will be updated on a rolling basis.
Female doctor pointing at lung X-rays with patient standing next to her (USAID/Bohdan Vilshanskyi)

30 years of continued U.S. assistance under the FREEDOM Support Act

Learn about the lasting impact of a 1992 law called the Freedom for Russia and Emerging Eurasian Democracies and Open Markets Act.