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USAID Access to Finance Conference Advances Economic Growth in Iraq

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) organized an Access to Finance (A2F) Conference in Erbil. 

A Groundbreaking Series of 45 Videos Preserving Yezidi Heritage and Culture

Duhok, July 13, 2023: Yazda, a community-led organization dedicated to aiding and empowering survivors of genocide in Iraq and around the world, announced the launch of a captivating video series that showcases the rich and vibrant Yezidi heritage.

Ministry of Planning, USAID, and UNDP Launch MSME Roadmap in Support of Private Sector Growth in Iraq

On June 20, 2023, the Ministry of Planning launched a roadmap to better support Iraqi Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and promote private sector growth.

Water Complex Rehabilitated by UNDP and USAID Provides Safe Drinking Water for Over 30,000 People in Basra

On May 28, 2023, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Government of Iraq inaugurated the Al-Hussein water complex, bringing clean, potable water to more than 30,000 people in Hay Al-Hussein subdistrict and helping to ease the water crisis in Basra Governorate.

Administrator Samantha Power’s Meeting With Nadia Murad, Nobel Laureate And Founder Of Nadia’s Initiative

Today, Administrator Samantha Power met with Nadia Murad, co-recipient of the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize, UNODC Goodwill Ambassador, and founder of Nadia’s Initiative, to discuss support for Yezidis and other survivors of atrocities in Iraq and Syria, women's empowerment, survivor-centered support, and post-conflict development.

Commemorating World Humanitarian Day

Today, on World Humanitarian Day, we celebrate brave aid workers around the world and pay special recognition to the members of our USAID team who serve those most in need.

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