Launch of USAID’s new flagship children, adolescents, and young women Project, Ana ndi Achinyamata Patsogolo- Children and Youth First project in Blantyre
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The new $60 million five-year project, also supported by PEPFAR, will partner with Project HOPE Namibia (PHN) in nine target districts (Blantyre, Chikwawa, Mulanje, Mangochi, Machinga, Phalombe, Thyolo, Zomba, and Lilongwe) to prevent new HIV infections, achieve the 95-95-95 goals, and sustain epidemic control.
Rising Above the Crisis: U.S. Government Brings Healthcare and Electricity to Akwaja Village in the Northwest Region of Cameroon
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In Cameroon, the ongoing crisis in the Northwest and Southwest regions – NOSO crisis – has driven thousands from their homes, seeking safety wherever they can. The small village of Akwaja, home to over 10,000 of these displaced people, found itself overwhelmed
Engaging Communities for Increased Access to Emergency Medical Services
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In Guinea, maternal and child deaths persist in many hard-to-reach communities because pregnant women can’t easily access health centers before and during labor. Many deaths occur because patients in these remote communities are not able to move to a more advanced level of care in time when necessary.
United States Announces More Than $7 Million in Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the People of Malawi impacted by El Niño
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>The United States, through USAID, is providing more than $7 million (over MK12 billion) for the people of Malawi to respond to food insecurity and other urgent humanitarian needs resulting from El Niño. This additional assistance brings total U.S. humanitarian assistance to Malawi to nearly $55 million since October 2022, including vital resilience and food security programs.
Looking to the horizon: USAID and FAO’s work with fishing cooperatives in Kismayo
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The climate crisis in Somalia continues to impact impoverished communities already vulnerable to recurrent droughts and floods often resulting in crop destruction, loss of livestock and chronic and acute food insecurity.
USAID Enhancing the Capacity of M&E Professionals in the Liberian Workforce
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The journey towards effective development interventions in Liberia has faced some obstacles, including the absence of cohesive Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) frameworks and the availability of qualified MEL professionals.
Ladders to Success: A Small Rural Library is Lighting the Way for Youth
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Sarah is ten. She’s never been out of her little village in rural Rwanda, where she lives with her parents and another sibling. But Sarah has dreams that no boundary can contain. One day, she will be a doctor.
Empowering Nurses as Leaders in Malawi
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Nurses are “the heart of the hospital,” according to Joyce Chakulumira, a nursing officer at Lilongwe District Hospital in Malawi. Yet, countries like Malawi suffer from a chronic nursing shortage, with just seven nurses per 10,000 Malawians, causing strain on the health system, especially in rural areas.
USAID Supports Public Pharmacies to Improve Services Across Namibia
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With approximately 350 health facilities offering pharmaceutical services in Namibia, capacity building and technical support for pharmacists are crucial to maintaining top-quality service provision.
Heart of a Village: One Community’s Quest to Nourish and Educate Their Children
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It’s early. As the sun rises over Kariyeri village in Rwanda’s Nyabihu District of Northern Province, about twenty children stand in a circle outside their classroom singing loudly, repeating after their teacher. They joyfully take turns clapping, one at a time as they count to ten. A new day filled with learning is about to start.
Honoring Some of Benin's Healthcare Heroes on International Nurses Day
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On this International Nurses Day, we celebrate the unwavering dedication and compassion of nurses across Benin, who, through their tireless efforts, ensure that communities receive the best healthcare possible. Their stories exemplify the resilience and spirit needed to create lasting change in healthcare.
John’s Story: How USAID Assistance is Helping an Eight-Year-Old Boy Living with HIV
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John (not his real name) is eight years old and was born with HIV. After his mother passed away from AIDS complications, he and his two older siblings moved in with their grandmother in Juba.
From Regret to Hope: A Mother’s Determination to Ensure Her Children Are Vaccinated against Polio
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Nine-month-old Nivin unexpectedly fell ill. Constant fevers and convulsions made her too weak to sit or stand. Nivin’s mother, Flora, rushed her to the nearest children’s hospital in Juba. After a month of care, Nivin left the hospital paralyzed from the waist down; she would never walk again.
Nyajal Finds Confidence in the Midst of Crisis
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In Maiwut County, a remote stretch of land in South Sudan’s Upper Nile State, a steady flow of refugees and South Sudanese returnees have crossed the Sudanese and Ethiopian borders to escape ongoing and increasing violence.
With Funding and Support from USAID, Students at Nyangore Primary School Have a New Place to Learn
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Since 2011, USAID has provided more than $328 million to help millions of South Sudanese learn foundational literacy and numeracy skills, gain employment, make safe health choices, and promote peace.
USAID’s Positive Youth Development Approach Draws Young Problem Solvers to Inaugural Youth Landscape and Learning Summit
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On April 16-17, USAID Mission Director Pamela Fessenden kicked off the first-ever Nzeru Zathu “Our Knowledge” Youth Learning Summit.
First Line of Defense: The Journey of Newborn Immunization
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In the heart of the Abomey-Calavi community stands the Centre de Santé de Calavi Kpota, a bustling hub of medical activity, and a pivotal part of the journey of newborn immunization.
Empowering for Tomorrow: Fostering Leadership and Decision-Making in Rwanda’s Youth
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Feed the Future Rwanda Hanga Akazi Activity (HA) hosted an enlightening 'Introduction to Positive Youth Development Workshop' for one of the partners, Africa Quantitative Science (AQS).
USAID's Pioneering Role in Rwanda's Biodiversity Conservation
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Since the late 1980s, USAID has played a pivotal role in transforming Rwanda’s landscape of conservation, turning regions like Nyungwe Forest into thriving national parks that not only preserve biodiversity but also fuel sustainable community development.
Rising with Rosamunde - U.S. Government Project Empowers Youth
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In the heart of industrial Windhoek, Mello Bakery hums with activity. The 24-hour operation, which produces thousands of loaves of bread every day, has recently become the place of work for young Rosamunde, a participant in the U.S. Government-funded Reach Namibia project. The 23-year-old lives with her mother and siblings in Katutura’s Ombili location, a residential area on the outskirts of Windhoek of lower socio-economic status, where she heard about the initiative from a neighbor.
Civic and Voter Education for Electoral Empowerment of Citizens
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Many Guineans still lack a strong understanding of civic participation, government structures, and their rights and responsibilities as citizens. This hinders their ability to engage meaningfully in their communities in this crucial transition period.
Four Generations to Safe Fish
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Bernice has been in the fishing business for over 40 years, supplying fresh and processed fish and other seafood. She learned her trade from her mother and grandmother who would purchase and process produce from fishermen, smoking, drying, or salting it before selling it.
Fatoumata Bagayoko's Path to Health and Family Well-being
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Fatoumata Bagayoko, a 33-year-old mother of seven, lives with her husband in a village in the Bougouni health district. Years into her marriage, she was not using any family planning methods, and she experienced three pregnancies in less than three years, adversely affecting both her health and that of her youngest child.
New Feed the Future Growth Poles Project Partners Private Sector with Malawian Macadamia Farmers
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Malawian farmers are poised to diversify their products and increase their incomes through macadamias thanks to USAID Malawi’s Feed the Future Growth Poles Project.