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Additional H-2B Visa Allocations For Northern Central America And Haiti To Address Irregular Migration

Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in consultation with the U.S.

Remarks Of Administrator Power At The Discussion On Opportunities And Incentives For Expanded H-2A Visa Recruitment With USDA Secretary Vilsack

ADMINISTRATOR POWER: Thank you so much, Anne for that introduction, and for your leadership at USDA. Good afternoon, everybody.

Administrator Samantha Power Meets With Central American Journalists

The below is attributable to Acting Spokesperson Shejal Pulivarti:‎

Administrator Samatha Power At The Swearing-In Ceremony For USAID/El Salvador Mission Director Chris Cushing

ADMINISTRATOR POWER: Thank you Mileydi for kicking us off, and good afternoon, everyone! Thank you to those of you here with us, and thank you to those joining us virtually!

Administrator Samantha Power’s Participation At Pride@USAID: Accelerating LGBTQI+ Inclusive Development Event

The below is attributable to Acting Spokesperson Shejal Pulivarti:

Administrator Power at the Summit of the Americas Event on the Global Food Crisis

My own Agency’s founding was rooted in strengthening food security and nutrition throughout the hemisphere. One of USAID’s first ever programs began in 1962—Operation Niños—an initiative that, in its first three years, provided nutritious, daily meals for more than 15 million children across Latin America. And since then, our Feed the Future program is working in six countries in the hemisphere.

Administrator Samantha Power at the MujerProspera (WomanProsper) Challenge Event

The cohort of MujerProspera award recipients will assist women who are already doing the work in their communities.  Even before we launch this Challenge, women across the region, it is no secret we're standing up and creating environments around them that defy traditional norms. 

Administrator Samantha Power’s Meeting with the Donor Community on Civic Space Challenges and Opportunities in Central America

Today, Administrator Samantha Power met with the Central America Donors Roundtable, a group of over 20 philanthropic organizations focused on Central America to discuss efforts to promote, protect, and defend civic space in the region.

USAID Announces Nine Winners of Regional MujerProspera Challenge to Advance Women’s Economic Security

Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Hub announced $5 million in funding for awards and technical assistance to nine winners of the MujerProspera (WomanProsper) Challenge, a regional challenge to advance gender equality in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras through women’s economic security, employment, and entrepreneurship. The challenge advances the Biden-Harris Administration’s strategy to address the root causes of irregular migration from Central America. It was first announced by USAID Administrator Samantha Power during her trip to El Salvador in June 2021.

Remarks by Administrator Samantha Power at the Annual World Malaria Day Reception

Today, malaria is mostly a disease that affects other parts of the world. But during the height of the Great Depression, the US recorded over 137,000 cases of malaria, and almost 4,500 deaths. Malaria became such a public health crisis that during World War II, Disney produced a ten-minute public health film about malaria featuring the Seven Dwarves.