Transforming Lives

Every day, all over the world, USAID brings peace to those who endure violence, health to those who struggle with sickness, and prosperity to those who live in poverty. It is these individuals — these uncounted thousands of lives — that are the true measure of USAID’s successes and the true face of USAID's programs.

Buses and trucks had a difficult time driving on the rough road between Ghazni in Ghazni Province and Sharan in Paktika Province

Paved Road to Lead Way to Development

 
BEFORE: Buses and trucks had a difficult time driving on the rough road between Ghazni in Ghazni Province and Sharan in Paktika Province in southeastern Afghanistan.

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Do You Want To Serve?

Serve With USAID

For fifty years, USAID programs have saved and improved millions of lives around the world, advanced American values, increased global stability, and driven economic growth in emerging markets. Our long and proud history of helping developing countries and improving the quality of life of underserved and poor populations worldwide is underpinned by our caring, talented workforce.

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Solve

Share Your Ideas

 If you are interested in working on the front lines on some of the most pressing global challenges of our times–poverty, hunger, injustice, disease, environmental degradation, and climate change – then USAID is a great place to put your skills, education, and expertise to use.

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Do You Want To Join?

Join The Conversation

This fall, we'll be leading conversations that explore solutions to the most pressing global challenges in international development—poverty, hunger, democracy, injustice and environmental degradation. Here you'll have an opportunity to share your innovative ideas in our upcoming webchats and guest lectures with leading experts in the field.

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Last updated: September 25, 2012