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Statement by Administrator Samantha Power on Condemning the Release in Sudan of Convicted Murderer of USAID Staff

  • February 3, 2023 | Press Release

USAID Administrator Samantha Power’s Meeting with the United Kingdom’s Minister of State for Development and Africa Andrew Mitchell

  • February 3, 2023 | Readout

USAID Deputy Administrator Paloma Adams-Allen Trip to Egypt

  • February 3, 2023 | Readout

Administrator Samantha Power’s Meeting with King Abdullah II of Jordan

  • February 2, 2023 | Readout

Administrator Samantha Power’s Meeting with Leaders of Faith-Based Organizations Working in Development and Humanitarian Assistance

  • February 2, 2023 | Readout

Administrator Samantha Power at a Ceremony Celebrating the Transfer of The U.S.-Russia Investment Fund

  • February 1, 2023 | Speech

In Partnership with USAID, The US Russia Investment Fund will Invest $135 Million to Finance Economic Recovery in Ukraine and Moldova

  • February 1, 2023 | Press Release

Administrator Samantha Power’s Conversation with Ambassador Rashad Hussain at the International Religious Freedom Summit

  • February 1, 2023 | Speech

Administrator Samantha Power’s Meeting with Ukrainian Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin

  • February 1, 2023 | Readout

USAID Administrator Samantha Power’s Meeting with Tánaiste of the Republic of Ireland Micheál Martin

  • February 1, 2023 | Readout

Administrator Samantha Power to Travel to Nepal

  • January 31, 2023 | Media Advisories

Deputy Administrator Paloma Adams-Allen Travels to Egypt

  • January 30, 2023 | Media Advisories

Stories

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Betting Big on Renewables

Kazakhstan's response to climate change

A woman injects a COVID-19 vaccine into a man’s arm.

Arm in Arm

Community members unite to get COVID-19 shots in the arms of Tanzanians

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Producing Food in Wartime

A Ukrainian company exports food and creates jobs in the face of Putin's brutal invasion

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Erika’s Journey

Preparing a new generation of Indigenous leaders in the Amazon

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Basrah's Road to Clean Water

How USAID’s support in Iraq helped end a water crisis and restore hope

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Administrator Samantha Power Travels to World Economic Forum

Check out latest updates from the trip.

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Food Security

Addressing the global hunger crisis caused by COVID-19, climate change, and Russian Federation's war on Ukraine while building resilient and sustainable food systems.

Ukraine Response

Ukraine Response

Supporting Ukraine in the face of Putin's unprovoked war with humanitarian, development and economic support.

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Climate Change

Building a cleaner, more sustainable future while supporting our partner countries coping with the impacts of climate change today.

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

Catalyzing Innovation and Partnership

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Empowering Women and Girls

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