Since 2002, USAID, in partnership with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), has continuously supported the Kosovo Early Warning System (EWS) as an essential analytical tool for international reconstruction and stabilization efforts in Kosovo.
It's a question that business owners across the country are asking themselves every day. They want to make sure they're getting the most out of every dollar. It's an important exercise even in the best economic times. In tough times, it's critical. --Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton
Start date: June 28, 2004 End date: May 31, 2014
Project budget: $ 4,530,760
Implementer: Foundation Open Society - Macedonia (FOS-M)
Objectives
Help Roma students remain in the school system and improve their performance and attendance, by means of positive interventions in preschool and primary school. Earlier components of this project also assisted secondary school and university students.
Start date: August 15, 2012 End date: August 14, 2014
Anticipated Project budget (Life of Project): $ 292,536
Implementer: My Career
Objectives
Improve the participation of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Macedonian society by providing them with internship and employment opportunities. In addition, encourage positive changes in the perception and attitudes toward disabilities within the private sector.
Components
What is the Addressing Sexual & Gender Based Violence in Kibera Program?
USAID’s Addressing Sexual and Gender Based Violence in Kibera program is raising awareness about gender based violence among residents of the Kibera informal settlement. Additionally, the program is improving access to medical, psychological, and economic support services for victims of gender-based violence and their dependents. Finally, the program is working to strengthen the response of the legal and health systems for those affected by the problem.
Grantee: Education Development Center Inc.
Duration: August 2011 to August 2013
Funding to date: $2,405,700
Total Investment: $2,600,000
Beneficiary Countries: Guyana
Objective: To provide support for the implementation of the Skills and Knowledge for Youth Employment Program”
What is Yes Youth Can Nyanza?
USAID provides assistance to the Government of Jordan and people of Jordan to address the impact of the Syria crisis. With the influx of Syrian refugees in Jordan, host communities confront increased housing costs, pressure on limited water resources, and competition for employment. To meet the growing needs of these communities, USAID has expanded its efforts through new and existing programs.
USAID’s Democratic Effective Municipalities Initiative (DEMI) assists municipal governments and officials to refine their skills, increases transparency, and improves cooperation with citizens.
The program’s goals are accomplished through empowering municipal administration and assemblies, increasing citizens’ engagement on issues that directly affect them, improving municipal service
delivery, providing coaching and on-the-job training in public management, and awarding grants to communities for public infrastructure improvements.
Results:
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