development assistance

Woman in headscarf looking into microscope at desk in classroom (© MCA-Morocco)

Empowering women and youth in Morocco

A nonprofit agency is working in Morocco to increase employment of women and youth in high-demand job sectors.
Turtle swimming near school of fish (© Jay Dickman/Getty Images)

Conservation diplomacy will protect the Galápagos Islands

Learn how conservation diplomacy will keep the Galápagos Islands, and the thousands of species inhabiting them, beautiful.
Woman riding scooter through floodwaters, child sitting in water (© Mario Tama/Getty Images)

U.S. to infuse Green Climate Fund with additional $1 billion

President Biden has pledged $1 billion to the Green Climate Fund. Learn how that money will help countries most vulnerable to climate change.
Worker wearing orange hard hat holding roll of cable at power plant (© Evgeniy Maloletka/AP)

U.S., Ukraine launch rebuilding initiative

Learn about the recent U.S.-Ukraine Partnership Forum, held in Washington, and what it means for the future of Ukraine.
Kamala Harris walking and waving as schoolchildren cheer behind her (© Misper Apawu/AP)

Senior Biden officials deepen ties in visits to Africa

Several senior Biden officials have traveled to Africa recently, fulfilling a pledge the president made at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit.
Helen Weldemichael holding large check for $10,000, posing for photo (Courtesy of EatSafe/Technical University of Denmark)

Africa, U.S. partnerships fight hunger

Learn how the U.S. works with partners in Africa to find local solutions to improve the region’s food supply.
Honduran schoolgirl sitting at desk in classroom, smiling (USAID)

U.S. gives millions to boost education in Honduras

Learn how millions of dollars from the United States and other partners will improve education for the children of Honduras.
Line of children walking across narrow wooden bridge over water (© Asif Hassan/AFP/Getty Images)

Pakistani students resume studies after floods

Learn what the U.S. is doing to help Pakistani students get back into the classrooms after last year's devastating floods.
Woman smiling in field (© One Acre Fund)

Helping Africa’s small farmers access credit, improve yields

The One Acre Fund, a U.S. government partner, helps African farmers access fertilizer to increase profits and feed their families.