Sharing COVID-19 Vaccines, Protecting the Oceans, and More

USAID Newsletter

USAID is proud to support the U.S. Government as it ships COVID-19 vaccines abroad. The United States has delivered tens of millions of vaccines from its excess supply worldwide, including recent shipments to Colombia, Ethiopia, Honduras, Indonesia, Ukraine, and Vietnam. Increasing global access to vaccines will help end the pandemic faster and stop the spread of dangerous variants.

NEWS & EVENTS

Administrator Samantha Power participated in the 2021 International Religious Freedom Summit and held meetings with several global leaders this month―including King Abdullah II of Jordan. She also testified before the U.S. Senate and House foreign affairs committees to outline the Agency’s 2022 budget request.
 
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DIGITAL FEATURE

With climate change and plastic pollution threatening marine life in the Philippines, 22-year-old environmentalist Carmela Ellaga decided to tackle the issue. Learn how Carmela is working with USAID and its partners to keep our oceans clean.
 
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COLLABORATING WITH USAID

USAID’s Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research program funds scientists’ work on game changing innovations, including in Madagascar where one researcher is working to combat hunger by farming insects. Protein-rich and environmentally conscious crickets are a great solution to malnutrition. Find out more about how our collaborations create solutions to development challenges.
 
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It Takes a Container to Power a Village

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It has been 10 years since South Sudan celebrated its independence as a new nation. However, today the country is marked by multiple crises. Administrator Power believes a different future for South Sudan is still possible. Click below for her full statement.
 
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