humanitarian assistance
How 8 U.S. diplomats fought the 2014 Ebola epidemic
The U.S. Department of State honors eight U.S. diplomats who worked tirelessly to stop the spread of Ebola in West Africa in 2014-2015.
U.S. sends COVID-19 vaccines worldwide [rolling updates]
The United States is donating billions in COVID-19 vaccine doses, funding for COVAX and medical supplies to countries all over the world.
The American people are helping Cubans in crisis
The U.S. embargo against Cuba still allows nongovernmental organizations, private citizens and religious groups to send aid to Cuba.
U.S. sends COVID-19 vaccines worldwide [September 2021]
The United States is donating billions in COVID-19 vaccine doses, funding for COVAX and medical supplies to countries all over the world.
U.S. sends COVID-19 vaccines worldwide [August 2021]
The United States is donating billions in COVID-19 vaccine doses, funding for COVAX and medical supplies to countries all over the world.
U.S. airlifts Haitians to safety after earthquake
The U.S. has provided search and rescue support and other humanitarian aid to Haiti following a devastating earthquake August 14.
U.S. vaccine donations top 110 million doses
The U.S. has donated more than 110 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to countries all over the world, with many more doses shipping soon.
U.S. delivery boosts COVID-19 vaccination efforts in Laos
A U.S. donation of more than 1 million vaccines is helping Laos fight COVID-19. Learn more about America's global vaccination effort.
Heroes of U.S. Diplomacy: When Haiti’s earthquake struck
Four U.S. diplomats placed themselves in danger and worked long hours to assist Haitians and U.S. citizens in the wake of Haiti's 2010 earthquake.