India

Tiger standing in tall grass (© Cheryl Ramalho/Alamy)

Tiger populations are on the rise

Recent assessments suggest that tiger populations have risen by 40% around the world from what they were in 2010.
Women sitting on the ground with blue sign about Bhungroo (© Naireeta Services)

Helping farmers in Asia, Africa overcome floods and drought

A company in India that teaches farmers to preserve stormwater for irrigation is partnering with the U.S. to share its invention worldwide.
Young female health worker vaccinating man (USAID)

Partnering to end COVID-19 in Asia

USAID works with partners in Asia to combat COVID-19 by distributing vaccines, countering disinformation and helping businesses recover.
U.S. Coast Guard cutter and fishing vessel at sea (U.S. Coast Guard/Petty Officer 1st Class Nate Littlejohn)

Quad partners help Indo-Pacific countries monitor waters

The U.S. is helping Indo-Pacific partners better monitor their ocean waters to combat illegal fishing and protect resources.
Kishida Fumio, President Biden and Narendra Modi standing next to one another (© Evan Vucci/AP Images)

Indo-Pacific partners plan fair and prosperous future

President Biden and other Indo-Pacific leaders announced a new economic framework to ensure fair and sustainable economic growth.
Tage Rita holding up glass of wine (© Sunny Chetry)

AWE alumna’s winery brings economic growth to rural India

The State Department's Academy for Women Entrepreneurs has helped Tage Rita, of India, and many other businesswomen worldwide succeed.
Collage of flags of Japan, Australia, United States and India (State Dept./Flag images: © Shutterstock)

The Quad: Meeting global challenges

Leaders from the Quad nations of the U.S., Australia, India and Japan will address COVID-19 and other challenges at a summit in Tokyo.
Outside view of 3D-printed house with columns (© Rob Osterrmaier/Consociate Media/Habitat for Humanity)

U.S. nonprofit group funds affordable homes made with 3D printers

Habitat for Humanity has funded three 3D-printed houses around the world and hopes to fund more in the future.
Arundhati Katju and Menaka Guruswamy in front of background labeled 'Time 100' (© Taylor Hill/FilmMagic/Getty Images)

LGBTQI+ champions in South and Central Asia

Four activists lead efforts to protect the human rights of the LGBTQI+ community through art, litigation and public service