Transforming Lives

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Every day, all over the world, USAID brings peace to those who endure violence, health to those who struggle with sickness, and prosperity to those who live in poverty. It is these individuals — these uncounted thousands of lives — that are the true measure of USAID’s successes and the true face of USAID's programs.

Several youth mediators receive their diploma after USAID-supported conciliator training.

Water Disputes in Soacha Are Over

Recently certified conciliators after a USAID implemented program that fostered a successful alternative dispute mechanism in a

USAID Brings Justice to the Countryside

More than 80 children, ages 2-13 come to the cafeteria daily for their lunch break from school

USAID Helps Displaced Families Feed Their Children

Workers make improvements to an aqueduct system for the municipality of Tello in Colombia.

Prime the Pump and Great Things Will Happen

A man eating soup at an assistance center

An Old Man Finds Hope

Dwilliam Norberto Toloza, a commercial baker, at work

A Recipe Leads to a Growing Business

Rubiel Zapata, a former teacher, always dreamed of growing rubber. With USAID support, he now is working with local farmers to p

Tapping Into Rubber’s Potential

Profile of a former child combatant

A New Beginning

Edgar Cortés

Creating a Road Map to a New Life

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Last updated: September 06, 2012