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U.S. helps counter COVID-19 outbreaks in Middle East and North Africa
The United States is giving tens of millions to help nations in the Middle East fight COVID-19. See how the U.S. is assisting people in war-torn Syria.
4 ways the U.S. is saving lives inside Venezuela
Find out how the U.S. is working to ensure that ordinary Venezuelans have access to clean water, food, health care and other lifesaving services.
U.S.-Mekong partnership reaches milestone [infographic]
Learn how the Lower Mekong Initiative, a multinational partnership among the U.S. and five countries, has improved lives over the past decade.
Pompeo touts Lower Mekong Initiative
As a part of his trip to Asia, Secretary Pompeo renewed the U.S. commitment to an initiative that helps five countries along the Mekong River.
Venezuela’s water crisis threatens public health
Lack of safe drinking water is accelerating the crisis in Venezuela, as illnesses transmitted by contaminated water are on the rise.
5 ways the U.S. is responding to Cyclone Idai
Learn how the U.S. is helping Mozambique recover from Tropical Cyclone Idai , the worst natural disaster to hit southern Africa in two decades.
Special Representative Hook’s message to Iran on water management [video]
In this video, U.S. Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook presents some of the devastating effects of Iran's mismanagement of water resources.
World Water Day focuses on access to clean water and sanitation...
March 22 is World Water Day. Watch this video to learn more and see the progress communities are making toward access to clean water and sanitation.
What is causing Iran’s water crisis? [video]
Iranians are running out of water in cities, towns and farms all across the country due to badly managed water resource policies and government corruption.