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The purpose of foreign aid is to end the need for its existence. - Mark Green, USAID Administrator

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The purpose of foreign aid is to end the need for its existence. - Mark Green, USAID Administrator

What We Do

USAID is the world's premier international development agency and a catalytic actor driving development results. USAID's work advances U.S. national security and economic prosperity, demonstrates American generosity, and promotes a path to recipient self-reliance and resilience.

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Development Journey

“We provide development assistance to help partner countries on their own development journey to self-reliance. We look at ways to help lift lives and build communities.”
 – USAID Administrator Mark Green

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Promoting Global Health

Investments in global health protect Americans at home and abroad, save lives, strengthen fragile states, and promote social and economic progress.
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Supporting Global Stability

Despair is dangerous - while poverty does not cause violent extremism, it creates conditions that extremists can exploit.
Advancing democracy and governance helps promote sustainable development and peace around the world.
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Providing Humanitarian Assistance

USAID provides timely and effective humanitarian response, bringing disaster relief and lifesaving assistance amidst complex crises.
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Catalyzing Innovation and Partnership

The future of international development is enterprise-driven.
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Empowering Women and Girls

USAID is supporting women and girls and protecting life - peace and progress cannot be sustained without women's equal access to opportunities and participation in their countries' institutions.
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Stories of USAID

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Partner with Us

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USAID Administrator Mark Green's Remarks at a USAID Youth as Partners in Innovation and Development Event

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Last updated: April 20, 2018

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