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2024

Administrator Samantha Power will travel to Cambodia from October 22-23, becoming the first USAID Administrator to visit the country. The Administrator will meet with Prime Minister Hun Manet to strengthen bilateral ties in support of prosperity, resiliency, and development progress in Cambodia and the Indo-Pacific region as a whole, and to underscore our continued commitment to the Cambodian people.

A Ukrainian flag on a pole with ruined buildings on each side. Photo by: U.S. Embassy Kyiv.

Administrator Samantha Power arrived in Kyiv to reaffirm the United States’ unwavering commitment to Ukraine and reiterate USAID’s support as the country prepares for the upcoming winter.

From August 6-8, Administrator Samantha Power visited the Dominican Republic to meet with government officials, youth, women leaders and USAID partners and staff.

Administrator Samantha Power traveled to Armenia from July 8 to July 11 to affirm the United States' deepening partnership with Armenia, highlight USAID's support for the Government of Armenia's reform agenda, and advance efforts to enhance Armenia's resilience.

Administrator Samantha Power travels to Morocco May 19-22 to underscore the United States’ commitment to deepening relations with one of its oldest friends.

A mother and child receive medication in Angola

Administrator Samantha Power and Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma are traveling to Angola to reaffirm the U.S. Government’s commitment to supporting prosperity, security, and good governance in Angola.

Administrator Power Travels to Jordan, Israel, and the West Bank

Administrator Samantha Power is traveling to the Middle East to address the urgent humanitarian crisis in Gaza and advance the U.S. commitment to long term stability in the region.

Administrator Power Travels to Guatemala January 2024 | A close up photo of indigenous women

Administrator Samantha Power will travel to Guatemala from Sunday, January 14th to Monday, January 15th to lead the United States delegation to Guatemala to attend the inauguration of President-Elect Bernardo Arévalo and Vice President-Elect Karin Herrera.

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Administrator Samantha Power will travel to meet with local officials and Egyptian and international humanitarian organizations working to accelerate the pace of vitally needed assistance into Gaza.

A smiling fisher woman casts her net into a river.

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: NOV 30 – DEC 12, 2023 – The 28th Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) will bring together countries from around the world to increase ambition, implement existing goals, and strengthen commitments.

Maldives Clean Cities Blue Ocean project

USAID Administrator Samantha Power will lead the U.S. Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Maldives to attend the inauguration of His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Muizzu on November 17.

Administrator Power Travels to Ecuador November 2023 | A woman stands on a bridge with her arm raised to the sky. Credit: Joel Haim, WWF Ecuador

Administrator Samantha Power will travel to Ecuador from Tuesday, November 7th -Thursday, November 9th to demonstrate USAID’s commitment to partnering with the Ecuadorian people to deliver inclusive economic prosperity, strengthen democratic institutions and processes, and bolster citizen security.

Administrator Samantha Power will travel to Uzbekistan from October 23th - 24th to deepen ties with Central Asian countries and emphasize the U.S. government’s commitment to the independence, sovereignty, and prosperity of the region.

Armenian youth conduct peaceful protests in the April/May 2018 velvet revolution.

Administrator Samantha Power arrived today in Armenia to affirm U.S. support for Armenia’s sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, and democracy and to help address humanitarian needs stemming from the recent violence in Nagorno-Karabakh.

A view of the old city of Tallinn, Estonia taken 10 May 2007

On September 7-8, 2023, Administrator Samantha Power will travel to Tallinn, Estonia, to jointly lead the U.S. delegation to the 2023 Open Government Partnership (OGP) Global Summit alongside GSA Administrator Robin Carnahan. Other members of the U.S.

Fiji Climate Change Adaptation - Women in Fisheries

In August, Administrator Samantha Power will travel to Papua New Guinea and Fiji to emphasize the U.S. government's commitment to the region and highlight USAID's efforts in the Pacific Islands to make an enduring, positive impact across the diverse countries where USAID works.

During her visit to Ukraine, Administrator Samantha Power will highlight the many ways U.S. development, humanitarian, and economic assistance is supporting Ukrainians as they fight on the battlefield while at the same time laying the foundation for Ukraine’s long-term recovery and its future as a free, independent, democratic, and sovereign nation.

A Kenyan nurse’s mission to train health workers on COVID-19 treatment

Administrator Samantha Power is traveling to Kenya and Tanzania to reinforce the United States’ longstanding and continued commitment to both countries.

Administrator Power has a conversation with female Sudanese refugees at Camp Gaga in Chad.

Administrator Samantha Power is traveling to the Republic of Chad, as Chad and other countries in the region experience the humanitarian impacts of the escalating conflict in neighboring Sudan.

Administrator Power Travels to Serbia and Kosovo - May 2023

Administrator Samantha Power is visiting Serbia and Kosovo to underscore the continued and longstanding commitment of the United States to both countries.

Partnership Signing Ceremony between the US Agency for International Development and Fayetteville State University - Tuesday, April 18th at 11:00 AM

On Tuesday, April 18th, USAID Deputy Administrator Paloma Adams-Allen traveled to Fayetteville, North Carolina to celebrate a new partnership between USAID and Fayetteville State University (FSU). This is USAID's 6th MOU under the Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Initiative.

Local vendors prepare to sell watermelons at the Cai Rang Floating Market

Administrator Samantha Power travels to Vietnam to strengthen a partnership marked by years of expanded engagement and cooperation, built on a foundation of jointly addressing the legacies of war.

Administrator Power's walk with Youth Council members and Ambassador Pressman with the Hungarian Parliament in the background.

Administrator Samantha Power travels to Budapest, Hungary from February 9-10 to build on the United States’ long-standing partnership with the Hungarian people. USAID recently relaunched its work in several countries in Central Europe, including Hungary, where programs support independent Hungarian partner organizations working to protect the rule of law, strengthen democratic institutions and civil society, and support independent media.

Administrator Power watches as seeds are sorted

During her visit to Nepal, Administrator Power will meet with civil society leaders, community groups, students, businesses, and government officials to discuss Nepal’s efforts and achievements in becoming a more democratic, prosperous, inclusive, and resilient country. Administrator Power will underscore the United States’ enduring, more than 75-year partnership with the government and people of Nepal.

World Economic Forum hero image with hashtag #wef2023

USAID Administrator Samantha Power will attend the World Economic Forum from January 17 to 19 in Davos, Switzerland. During her visit, the Administrator will emphasize the role and responsibility of the private sector in helping unlock solutions to critical global challenges.

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Administrator Power talks with USAID-supported farmers in Lebanon's West Bekaa. Credit: USAID

Administrator Power is traveling to Lebanon from November 8-10 to participate in discussions with government officials and the Lebanese people about the country’s economic crisis and growing food insecurity. During her trip, the Administrator will engage with Lebanese government and business leaders to press for the urgent reforms and policies needed to address the crisis.

Administrator Power Ukraine visit header

Administrator Samantha Power traveled to Ukraine on October 6. During her trip, she reaffirmed the United States' strong commitment to the country and saw firsthand the impact of Russia’s unprovoked war on the Ukrainian people and the support USAID and its partners are providing. Since February, USAID has provided $9.89 billion in support to Ukraine

Administrator Power is traveling to Sri Lanka from September 10-11. The Administrator will meet with government officials, private sector representatives, as well as farmers and other Sri Lankans most impacted by the complex emergency to discuss how their lives have been affected and how the United States can best support them as they rebuild and recover.

On September 8, Administrator Samantha Power arrived in Pakistan to assess the impacts of the devastating floods that have affected one-third of the country. During her trip, she will meet with the teams on the ground responding to this emergency, talk to Pakistanis about the devastating impacts these floods are having, and discuss with Pakistani leaders how the United States can best support the people of Pakistan.

On August 6-8, 2022, Administrator Samantha Power traveled to Bogotá, Colombia, as the head of the U.S. delegation that attended the inauguration of His Excellency Gustavo Francisco Petro Urrego.

Administrator Power with some beans in her hand out in a field

Administrator Samantha Power travels to Zambia and Malawi from June 28 to July 3. In both countries, the Administrator will meet with local farmers, agri business owners and government officials to discuss the impact of Russia’s war against Ukraine on food security and nutrition in the region.

women pouring water into a large container

Administrator Power traveled to India on July 25-27, 2022. The Administrator met with food security and climate experts, civil society, and government officials to discuss the global food security crisis, and the U.S.-India development partnership.

From July 22 through July 24, Administrator Samantha Power travels to East Africa, a region where an unprecedented drought is pushing millions to the brink of starvation and food insecurity is being further exacerbated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

On April 5-7, Administrator Power travels to the Slovak Republic and Moldova to see firsthand the impact the Russian Federation’s brutal war in Ukraine is having on civilians forced to flee, and to reaffirm the United States’ commitment to support nations on the frontlines of the humanitarian response.

Samantha Power speaking with journalists

On January 19-21, Administrator Power is traveling to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) to reaffirm the United States’ commitment to partnering with the citizens of BiH in their quest to build a democratic and prosperous future in a stable, functional BiH of two entities, three constituent peoples, and all other residents.

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