Mission and Values
The U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID) plays a vital role in promoting U.S. national security, foreign policy, and the war on terrorism by addressing one of the root causes of violence today: poverty fueled by a lack of economic opportunity. USAID is the principal U.S. agency providing foreign assistance to developing and transitional countries, where the majority of the world's poor reside.
As stated in the President's National Security Strategy, USAID's work in development joins diplomacy and defense as one of the 3 key pieces of the nation's foreign policy apparatus. USAID promotes peace and stability by fostering economic growth, protecting human health, providing emergency humanitarian assistance, and enhancing democracy in developing countries. These efforts to improve the lives of millions of people worldwide represent U.S. values and advance U.S. interests in peace and prosperity.
MISSION
Create a more secure, democratic, and prosperous world for the benefit of the American people and the international community.
VALUES
Loyalty: Commitment to the United States and the American people.
Character: Maintenance of high ethical standards and integrity.
Service: Excellence in the formulation of policy and management practices with room for creative dissent. Implementation of policy and management practices, regardless of personal views.
Accountability: Responsibility for achieving United States foreign policy goals while meeting the highest performance standards.
Community: Dedication to teamwork, professionalism, and the customer perspective.
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