USAID’s Positive Youth Development Approach Draws Young Problem Solvers to Inaugural Youth Landscape and Learning Summit
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On April 16-17, USAID Mission Director Pamela Fessenden kicked off the first-ever Nzeru Zathu “Our Knowledge” Youth Learning Summit.
First Line of Defense: The Journey of Newborn Immunization
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In the heart of the Abomey-Calavi community stands the Centre de Santé de Calavi Kpota, a bustling hub of medical activity, and a pivotal part of the journey of newborn immunization.
Empowering for Tomorrow: Fostering Leadership and Decision-Making in Rwanda’s Youth
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Feed the Future Rwanda Hanga Akazi Activity (HA) hosted an enlightening 'Introduction to Positive Youth Development Workshop' for one of the partners, Africa Quantitative Science (AQS).
USAID's Pioneering Role in Rwanda's Biodiversity Conservation
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Since the late 1980s, USAID has played a pivotal role in transforming Rwanda’s landscape of conservation, turning regions like Nyungwe Forest into thriving national parks that not only preserve biodiversity but also fuel sustainable community development.
Rising with Rosamunde - U.S. Government Project Empowers Youth
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In the heart of industrial Windhoek, Mello Bakery hums with activity. The 24-hour operation, which produces thousands of loaves of bread every day, has recently become the place of work for young Rosamunde, a participant in the U.S. Government-funded Reach Namibia project. The 23-year-old lives with her mother and siblings in Katutura’s Ombili location, a residential area on the outskirts of Windhoek of lower socio-economic status, where she heard about the initiative from a neighbor.
Civic and Voter Education for Electoral Empowerment of Citizens
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Many Guineans still lack a strong understanding of civic participation, government structures, and their rights and responsibilities as citizens. This hinders their ability to engage meaningfully in their communities in this crucial transition period.
Four Generation to Safe Fish
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Bernice has been in the fishing business for over 40 years, supplying fresh and processed fish and other seafood. She learned her trade from her mother and grandmother who would purchase and process produce from fishermen, smoking, drying, or salting it before selling it.
Fatoumata Bagayoko's Path to Health and Family Well-being
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Fatoumata Bagayoko, a 33-year-old mother of seven, lives with her husband in a village in the Bougouni health district. Years into her marriage, she was not using any family planning methods, and she experienced three pregnancies in less than three years, adversely affecting both her health and that of her youngest child.
New Feed the Future Growth Poles Project Partners Private Sector with Malawian Macadamia Farmers
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Malawian farmers are poised to diversify their products and increase their incomes through macadamias thanks to USAID Malawi’s Feed the Future Growth Poles Project.
Ambassador Hunt Visits US-supported Facility to Fight Malaria in Sierra Leone
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On March 14, 2024, U.S. Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Bryan David Hunt, visited Sierra Leone’s very first, fully-functional Vector-Borne Disease Insectary and Laboratory (VBDIL) in Makeni, Southern Sierra Leone.
Ambassador Hunt Visits US-supported Facility to Fight Malaria in Sierra Leone
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On March 14, 2024, U.S. Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Bryan David Hunt, visited Sierra Leone’s very first, fully-functional Vector-Borne Disease Insectary and Laboratory (VBDIL) in Makeni, Southern Sierra Leone.
Renovated Veterinary Laboratory Boosts Infectious Disease Detection and Response in Sierra Leone
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U.S. Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Bryan David Hunt accompanied by senior Sierra Leonean government officials and local authorities of Bombali District, officially inaugurated the Central Veterinary Laboratory in Makeni which was fully renovated and equipped by the U.S. Government through USAID.
From Shadows to Shears: The Transformation of Loyce
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In the heart of Kinyinya in the Rwandan capital city of Kigali, lives Loyce Mutesi. As the second of six children in a humble family, her transition from adolescence to adulthood was fraught with challenges. With a father working tirelessly as a chef and a mother devoted to homemaking, Loyce's aspirations for further education were cut short after high school due to family’s financial constraints.
Stringing Beads For a Better Tomorrow
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In the heart of Kigali, and the bustling streets of Nyarugenge, Denyse Wibabara’s story unfolds: a tale of resilience, hope and unwavering determination to survive and thrive. At just 21 years old, this single mother’s life is a testament to the strength of the human spirit.
Eggplant Blossoms in the Nick of Time: From School Dropout to a Businesswoman
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At just 22, Henriette Mukanoheri's world seemed to crumble around her. She was a junior in high school with dreams of a more prosperous life, when the COVID-19 pandemic forced her to stop her education. She returned home during the school closure, only to find herself facing many problems caused by her fathers polygamy. To help the family, she took up sewing, and tried her best to make do with the little resources and opportunities she could find.
Flowing Forward: Pipe Improvements and Fair Billing Secure Safe Water
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Across Rwanda, clean and safe drinking water is scarce. As the population grows and economic aspirations soar, the shadow of water scarcity looms large, creating an urgent challenge across the nation's rural tapestry.
Here, water is not merely a resource, but a key element ensuring health, social harmony, and prosperity.
Scholastica’s Journey from HIV Patient to Life-Saving Case Manager
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Scholastica works for KP-STAR (Key Populations Strengthening Technical Assistance Response), a U.S. Government-funded project that provides health and other crucial services in Namibia to people who are at risk of contracting HIV.
In the Wake of a Loss: A Young Mother's Journey
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t was 2018. Giramata was living in Nyanza, the place tourists visit on their quest to see the last Rwandan king’s traditional royal palace and to admire a unique cultural treasure: royal cows. It’s peaceful living, in the midst of seemingly endless Rwandan hills. But, for Giramata, life was everything but serene.
Flying High for Famers’ Future: Revolutionizing Agriculture with Drone Technology
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“Welcome to Rwanda, land of a thousand hills” is a popular way to welcome visitors to this small country in the very heart of Africa. The hilly countryside is clean and beautiful, but its steep hills present quite a challenge for easy and fast movement of people and goods.
Stick Breaks Bones, Not Habits
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In the heart of Masaka, in Rwanda, Beatrice Bamporiki lives with her husband Noel and their five children. Beatrice was notorious in her community for her extremely strict parenting style. She held that beatings were the best solution to any problem involving a misbehaving child.
USAID and PEPFAR Build 66 New Rural Secondary Schools in Malawi
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On January 29, Chargé d ’Affaires Amy Diaz joined Malawi President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera to commemorate the completion of 66 new, rural secondary schools and hand them over to the Government of Malawi.
Nourishing the Future by Transforming Nutrition in Mozambique
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Maria Pastola, a mother of eight children from the district of Meconta, in the center of Mozambique, became concerned when her newborn twins failed to grow. “My children were very thin, had brown hair, and wouldn’t fill up the cloth when I carried them on my lap,” she recalls. “I had already lost hope, I thought they might die.”
From Despair to Healing: How a Community Tackled Malnutrition
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At just 18 months old, Ramatou Traoré was entrusted to her grandparents due to her mother's pregnancy. Prematurely weaned from breast milk and deprived of the essential nutrients critical for her growth, Ramatou soon fell victim to severe acute malnutrition.
USAID Continues to Support the Fisheries Sector in Malawi
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On February 23, 2024, USAID handed over an electronic catch assessment survey (eCAS) system to the Government of Malawi for collecting and analyzing catch data of all fish varieties in Lake Malawi.