In recognition of the growing humanitarian assistance needs outlined by Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah has dispatched a special Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) to Islamabad to coordinate U.S. response in … [Read more...] about Pakistan: U.S. Dispatches Disaster Assistance Team
Armenia: USAID and Armenian Ministry of Economy Sign Two Assistance Agreements to Foster Armenia’s Economic Development and Health and Social Reform
At an official ceremony held in the Republic of Armenia Ministry of Economy on August 6, 2010, Minister of Economy Nerses Yeritsyan, U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Marie L. Yovanovitch and USAID/Armenia Mission Director Jatinder Cheema signed two Assistance Agreements under which the U.S. Government … [Read more...] about Armenia: USAID and Armenian Ministry of Economy Sign Two Assistance Agreements to Foster Armenia’s Economic Development and Health and Social Reform
Supporting a Sustainable Economy in Northern Sri Lanka
More than two decades of conflict have wreaked havoc on Sri Lankan society, particularly in the country's north, where fighting ended in May 2009. One of the goals of USAID's work in Sri Lanka is to help members of all ethnic groups rebuild their local communities and participate peacefully and … [Read more...] about Supporting a Sustainable Economy in Northern Sri Lanka
USAID: Isla Grande locals take the lead in developing their island: “It has helped us change our vision of life” http://go.usa.gov/cW8 #Colombia
USAID: Isla Grande locals take the lead in developing their island: "It has helped us change our vision of life" http://go.usa.gov/cW8 #Colombia Twitter / USAID … [Read more...] about USAID: Isla Grande locals take the lead in developing their island: “It has helped us change our vision of life” http://go.usa.gov/cW8 #Colombia
Lebanon: Haigazian University Students Benefit From U.S. Scholarship Support
On July 16, 2010 Ambassador Michele J. Sison presented $ 450,081 to Haigazian University to directly support its student financial aid program. USAID Mission Press Releases: Middle East … [Read more...] about Lebanon: Haigazian University Students Benefit From U.S. Scholarship Support
StateDept: Text “SWAT” to 50555 from your phone to contribute $10 to help flood victims in #Pakistan. http://go.usa.gov/cxS #UN #UNHCR
StateDept: Text "SWAT" to 50555 from your phone to contribute $ 10 to help flood victims in #Pakistan. http://go.usa.gov/cxS #UN #UNHCR Twitter / StateDept … [Read more...] about StateDept: Text “SWAT” to 50555 from your phone to contribute $10 to help flood victims in #Pakistan. http://go.usa.gov/cxS #UN #UNHCR
USAID: Great Gains for Tiny #Timor-Leste – Reflections from the Road http://go.usa.gov/cjx #Development #Health
USAID: Great Gains for Tiny #Timor-Leste – Reflections from the Road http://go.usa.gov/cjx #Development #Health Twitter / USAID … [Read more...] about USAID: Great Gains for Tiny #Timor-Leste – Reflections from the Road http://go.usa.gov/cjx #Development #Health
Nicaragua: U.S. military Reserves Begin Beyond the Horizon Humanitarian Assistance in Nicaragua
Ambassador Robert J. Callahan inaugurated in Mateare the Beyond the Horizon humanitarian assistance exercise in the Nicaraguan communities of Managua and Leon, to be carried out by reserve units of the U.S. Armed Forces under the command of SOUTHCOM from April to June of 2010. USAID Mission Press … [Read more...] about Nicaragua: U.S. military Reserves Begin Beyond the Horizon Humanitarian Assistance in Nicaragua
USAID Rushes Shelter Materials to Flood-Ravaged Pakistan
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is ramping up its Pakistan flood relief operations to include airlifts of heavy-duty waterproof plastic sheeting that will be provided along with materials purchased locally, such as wood, nails and rope, to construct temporary shelters for … [Read more...] about USAID Rushes Shelter Materials to Flood-Ravaged Pakistan
Lebanon: U.S. Provides Scholarship Support to 249 Students at the Lebanese American University
On July 12, 2010 Ambassador Michele J. Sison presented $ 1,178,122 to the Lebanese American University (LAU) to support its student financial aid program. USAID Mission Press Releases: Middle East … [Read more...] about Lebanon: U.S. Provides Scholarship Support to 249 Students at the Lebanese American University
