USAID
Shoes that grow and other innovations
Innovators in medicine, agriculture and sanitation are among the recipients of the 2018 Patents for Humanity Award, presented by the U.S. government.
U.S. delivers disaster assistance to Indonesia [video]
Learn how the U.S. is supporting the people of Indonesia in response to the recent earthquake and tsunami that devastated the island of Sulawesi.
U.S. sends more disaster aid to Indonesia
The U.S. provides $3 million in additional assistance to support the disaster response in Indonesia, bringing total U.S. assistance to nearly $11 million.
A guiding hand steers teen from gangs back to family
Honduran teenager Luis' life and future hung in the balance in a gang- and drug-infested neighborhood before a USAID program set him on a new path.
First lady focuses on Africa’s children, wildlife, antiquities
Melania Trump's Africa trip took the first lady from a hospital to schoolrooms and ancient landmarks as she drew attention to the needs of children.
First ladies share goals for children, wildlife conservation in Kenya
During her visit to Kenya, first lady Melania Trump visited a home for children separated from their mothers and fed a baby elephant at a rescue facility.
U.S. provides disaster relief to Indonesia
When earthquakes and other natural disasters strike, the United States lends a hand to its friends around the world. Today, the U.S. is assisting Indonesia.
Pompeo: ‘We will continue to assist the world’s most vulnerable’
U.S. assistance reaches tens of millions of displaced and crisis-affected people worldwide. Learn more about how the U.S. helps those in need.
The chocolate makers in Vietnam
Learn how an American entrepreneur and a Vietnamese cacao grower are trying to put Vietnam on the chocolate map with the help of USAID.