Fact Sheets

Neglected Tropical Diseases

vbutler — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:00:06 +0000

Neglected Tropical Diseases

More than 1 billion people worldwide suffer from one or more painful, debilitating tropical diseases which disproportionately impact poor and rural populations, cause severe sickness and disability, compromise mental and physical development, contribute to childhood malnutrition, reduce school enrollment, and hinder economic productivity. Seven of these neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) can be controlled and treated through targeted mass drug administration (MDA). Treatment of at-risk populations for 4-6 years can lead to elimination or control of these diseases.

Strengthening Independent Media in Macedonia (SIMM) - Component: Investigative Journalism and Cooperation Between Media and Civil Society

skellman — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:30:37 +0000

Strengthening Independent Media in Macedonia (SIMM) - Component: Investigative Journalism and Cooperation Between Media and Civil Society

Start date: December 20, 2012 End Date: June 17, 2015
Anticipated Project budget (Life of Project): $ 412,984
Implementer: Balkan Investigative Network Reporting (BIRN)

Financial Inclusion for Rural Microenterprises (FIRM)

rsykes — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 06:16:48 +0000

Financial Inclusion for Rural Microenterprises (FIRM)

What is the Financial Inclusion for Rural Microenterprises program?

Stigma and Discrimination and Advocacy and Leadership Development for persons living with HIV/AIDS

scave — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:01:24 +0000

Stigma and Discrimination and Advocacy and Leadership Development for persons living with HIV/AIDS

Contractor(s)/Grantee(s): Futures Group - Health Policy Project

Duration: 3 years (FY2011 - FY2014)

Total Projected Investment: $290 K FY 2011

Funding Source: USAID/Barbados- (GHCS-USAID Account)

Countries: Barbados and OECS

Objective: To enhance regional efforts to combat stigma and discrimination and influence policy reform and:

Supporting the Kenya Constitutional Implementation Process

rsykes — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:34:58 +0000

Supporting the Kenya Constitutional Implementation Process

What is the Supporting the Kenya Constitutional Implementation Process Program?

Supporting the Kenya Constitutional Implementation Process is a partnership between USAID and the International Development Law Organization (IDLO) to assist the Government of Kenya to develop the comprehensive laws and policies required under the new Constitution.

Project Duration and Budget

June 2011 – December 2013
$1.7 million

Continuing the Gains from the Kenya National Dialogue and Reconciliation Process

rsykes — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:58:50 +0000

Continuing the Gains from the Kenya National Dialogue and Reconciliation Process

What is the Continuing the Gains from the Kenya National Dialogue and Reconciliation Process Project?

USAID in Russia

sgruber — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 17:36:45 +0000

USAID in Russia

Over the past two decades, USAID has provided assistance that has helped the Russian people improve public health and combat infectious diseases, protect the environment, develop a stronger civil society, and modernize their economy. As Russia has grown into a middle income country, the nature of USAID’s work has evolved beyond primarily providing technical assistance with a large focus on collaboration. By 2012, the majority of USAID’s engagement revolved around the promotion of an open and innovative society in Russia and a strengthened partnership between the U.S. and Russia. The work led to many breakthroughs and transformations described below.

Municipal Climate Change Strategies (MCCS) Project

skellman — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:52:15 +0000

Municipal Climate Change Strategies (MCCS) Project

Start date: September 2012 Duration: 24 months
Anticipated Project budget (Life of Project): $1,500,000
Implementer: Milieukontakt Macedonia

Objectives

Strengthen civil society and raise awareness, boost activism, and bolster local resilience to global climate change.

Shujaaz.FM Multimedia Youth Communication Initiative

rsykes — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 06:38:38 +0000

Shujaaz.FM Multimedia Youth Communication Initiative

What is the Shujaaz.FM Multimedia Youth Communication Initiative?

The Emmy Award winning Shujaaz.FM is a research-driven multimedia project using radio, comic books, animation, and social media to inspire and motivate young Kenyans to influence the political and social issues that affect their future. Shujaaz means heroes in Sheng, an urban slang used by youth throughout Kenya. USAID has partnered with an innovative Kenyan company to engage youth in issues such as political violence, negative ethnicity, leadership, and peaceful elections.

Organizational Strengthening Support tothe Caribbean Community/Pan Caribbean Partnership Against AIDS (PANCAP)

scave — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:05:32 +0000

Organizational Strengthening Support tothe Caribbean Community/Pan Caribbean Partnership Against AIDS (PANCAP)

Grantee: CARICOM/PANCAP

Duration: 3 years (FY2011 - FY2014)

Total Projected Investment: $300K annually ($1.5 mil over 5 years)

Funding Source: USAID/Barbados- (GHCS-USAID Account)

Countries: OECS

Objective: To enhance the ability of the PANCAP Program Coordinating Unit (PCU) to conduct its core functions in support of the execution, coordination and management of the Caribbean Regional Strategic Framework.