disaster relief

A Japanese flag and a U.S. flag in front of a dark blue background (© Itsuo Inouye/AP)

Timeline of U.S.-Japan diplomatic history

For more than 70 years, Japan and the United States have been close allies, cooperating on many issues. Here's a timeline of their partnership.
People unloading relief supplies from Army helicopter in snow (U.S. Army/Specialist William Thompson)

Partners continue to assist Türkiye and Syria after earthquakes

The international community is assisting earthquake survivors in Türkiye and Syria. Learn how the U.S. is supporting the relief effort.
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.
Workers loading a UPS plane with pallets of boxes on runway tarmac (© UPS Airlines)

How U.S. businesses are assisting earthquake survivors

U.S. businesses have donated millions of dollars to help Türkiye and Syria recover from recent earthquakes. Learn about their relief efforts.
Secretary Blinken speaking to journalists, aid truck in background (© Clodagh Kilcoyne/AP)

Blinken pledges continued U.S. support for Türkiye, Syria

The U.S. is providing an additional $100 million to help survivors in Türkiye and Syria after the earthquakes. Read about the relief effort.
People in uniforms with writing saying 'USAID' looking through earthquake rubble (USAID)

Meet the U.S. search teams who helped save lives in Türkiye

U.S. search and rescue teams helped rescue survivors in Türkiye after the recent earthquakes. Learn how these teams operate.
Search and rescue crews working to find survivors in Nepal (Chris Schaff/Fairfax Fire and Rescue/USAID)

U.S. rescuers stand ready to find earthquake survivors

When earthquakes strike and countries seek help rescuing survivors, USAID knows who to call: urban search and rescue teams in Virginia and California.
Man carrying large bag past high stacks of bags and boxes (© Jacquelyn Martin/AP)

People across U.S. rush to aid Türkiye, Syria

People across the United States are donating supplies to Türkiye and Syria. Learn about how they are assisting earthquake survivors.
Rescue worker crawling in hole with rebar dangling from earthquake damage (© Rami al Sayed/AFP/Getty Images)

U.S. partners assist the Syrian people after earthquake

Long-standing U.S. partners are responding to the earthquake in Syria. See how they are saving lives and supporting survivors.