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SAID to continue supporting Papua`s agriculture program
Monday, 9 April 2012, 12:18 pm | USAID
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) will continue its assistance to Papua`s local agriculture empowerment program using a different model, said the organization`s mission director, Glen E Anders. More >>
USAID “Feed the Future” open webinar
Friday, 20 January 2012, 5:45 pm | USAID
WASHINGTON, D.C./NEW YORK -- Thursday January 19, 2012 -- The United State Agency for International Development’s Center for Faith-based and Community Initiatives and global humanitarian agency Church World Service will present a live webinar briefing ... More >>
USAID Supports New Fund to Advance Food Safety
Sunday, 13 November 2011, 8:03 pm | USAID
USAID Supports New Fund to Advance Food Safety HONOLULU, HAWAII - The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) today pledged $250,000 to help launch a landmark partnership designed to improve the safety of global food supplies. Based on Asia-Pacific ... More >>
USAID Partners with U.S. Chamber to Reduce Disaster Risk
Sunday, 13 November 2011, 10:47 am | USAID
HONOLULU, HAWAII - The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced today a new partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Business Civic Leadership Center to establish a Pacific Rim Coordinating Center (PRCC) (http://data.pacificrimnetwork.org). ... More >>
USAID Partners with ARC to Help the Burmese People
Thursday, 8 May 2008, 11:10 am | USAID
"The scope of the disaster is massive, and our hearts go out to the families who have been impacted by this crisis," said David Meltzer, of the American Red Cross. "Through this collaboration with USAID we will be able to strengthen our relief efforts." More >>
US Provides Additional $3m in Assistance to Burma
Thursday, 8 May 2008, 7:25 am | USAID
The American people, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), are providing an additional $3 million dollars in initial assistance to help meet the most urgent needs of the Burmese people in the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis. More >>
U.S. Emergency Aid To Central African Republic
Saturday, 4 August 2007, 8:46 am | USAID
The U.S. is coordinating a second airlift of emergency relief supplies to the Central African Republic (CAR) for communities affected by the ongoing conflict. The International Rescue Committee, is preparing to distribute the relief commodities. More >>
US Provides Help To Fight Wildfires in Bulgaria
Saturday, 4 August 2007, 8:42 am | USAID
The U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing $50,000 for the purchase of fire fighting equipment to assist the Government of Bulgaria in combating recent wildfires. More >>
USAID Support for Pakistan Flood Assistance
Monday, 21 February 2005, 11:52 am | USAID
Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Agency for International Development, in response to the disaster declaration issues by U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Ryan C. Crocker, is giving $50,000, matching the Ambassador's Authority Funds, thus providing $100,000 ... More >>
USAID's Response to Colombian Floods
Wednesday, 16 February 2005, 11:52 am | USAID
Washington, D.C. - In response to heavy rains, extensive flooding and landslides in the north-central departments of Santander and Norte de Santander and the central department of Tolima, the United States is providing $50,000 through the U.S. Embassy ... More >>
USAID - $5 Million for Justice Reforms in Mexico
Tuesday, 15 February 2005, 12:16 am | USAID
Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will provide $5 million over the next four years to support justice reforms in Chihuahua, Mexico. The money will be used for legal education, technical assistance and professional ... More >>
USAID - $50,000 Emergency Assistance to Venezuela
Tuesday, 15 February 2005, 12:15 am | USAID
Washington, D.C. - In response to heavy rains, landslides and persistent flooding in the north-central region of Venezuela that began on February 7, the U.S. Agency for International Development's Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) ... More >>
Kirkuk Water Treatment Plant Reopens
Friday, 11 February 2005, 1:12 pm | USAID
The United States Agency for International Development recently completed a $4.1 million refurbishment of the Kirkuk Unified Water Treatment Plant, benefiting over one million residents of Kirkuk City and its surroundings. More >>