It is a core American value to help those most in need.
USAID proudly works with and for disaster-affected people on behalf of the U.S. Government and the American people, helping those in the midst of crisis. In addition to saving lives, USAID works to reduce the impact of disasters and build the resilience of people, communities, countries, and systems in a way that reduces chronic vulnerability and facilitates inclusive growth. Here are some examples of how our work is making a difference.
Africa
- Djibouti: Finding a New Home and a New Skill in a New Land
- DRC: One on One with USAID Health Advisors on the DRC Ebola Response
- Ethiopia: A Year in Darkness
- Mozambique: Rebuilding Homes and Restoring Hope in Mozambique after Deadly Cyclones
Asia
- Afghanistan: Three Ways USAID Has Continued to Support the People of Afghanistan
- Afghanistan: "We can't forget about the people left behind" - An Aid Worker in Afghanistan Shares Her Story
- Bangladesh: Higher Ground: Communities Raise up Homes - and Each Other - in Flood-Prone Bangladesh
- Philippines: FIELD VISIT: USAID's Response to Super Typhoon Rai
Latin America and the Caribbean
- 5 Ways USAID is Preparing for Hurricane Season
- Haiti: One Year After the 2021 Earthquake
- Storm Surge 101: How USAID Helps Caribbean Countries Prepare for this Hurricane Threat
Middle East, North Africa, and Europe
- Syria: Why Syria Still Matters After a Decade of War
- Ukraine: Find Out What Drives the People Behind USAID's Ukraine Humanitarian Response - Part 1
- Ukraine: Find Out What Drives the People Behind USAID's Ukraine Humanitarian Response - Part 2
Other
- Climate Change: Three Ways the Humanitarian Community is Going Green While Saving Lives
- Donations: Why "Cash is Best" for International Disaster Relief
- Environment: Three Ways the Humanitarian Community is Going Green to Save Lives
- Global Food Insecurity: Stepping Up to Prevent a Global Famine
- Veterans at USAID: Following the Call to Serve Again
- World Humanitarian Day: Honoring Humanitarians Who Put Their Lives on the Line to Serve Others