Eldivia Gonzales, community member of Pueblo Nuevo
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Eldivia Gonzales is a shipibo woman who lives in Pueblo Nuevo, a native community in Ucayali that receives support from USAID and AIDER through the Forest Alliance. The community members have learned to manage the natural resources in a sustainable way, and improve their economy by taking care of the forest.
The United States to Provide $85 million for Escalating Humanitarian Needs for the Türkiye and Syria Earthquakes Response
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The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), will provide $85 million in urgent humanitarian assistance as the Agency continues to lead the U.S. government response to the worst earthquake to hit the region in nearly a century. USAID’s Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) mobilized hours after the earthquakes, and our top priority is ramping up search and rescue operations for those trapped in the rubble.
Jackxeri Vela, environmental monitor in MDD, Peru
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Yackxeri Vela is an environmental monitor and member of RONAP, an Amazon Brazil nut Gatherers Association that contributes to the conservation of Amazon Brazil nut forests.
USAID Administrator Power Travels to Nepal
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USAID Administrator Samantha Power traveled to Nepal in February 2023 to reaffirm the United States’ commitment to supporting the Government and people of Nepal
Julissa Barrios, biologist - Connectivity Study
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Connectivity studies support and prove life on earth. Julissa Barrios is a biologist and participated in a connectivity study for the conservation of diverse landscapes, implemented with the support of USAID and the Foundation for Conservation and Sustainable Development in Madre de Dios.