USAID works to assist Belarus in the transition to market economy. USAID also supports activities aimed at reducing the adverse effects of transition to the most vulnerable groups. USAID assistance is carried out in the following areas:
Our Programs
USAID civil society development projects foster a civil society capable of well-informed participation in community-based initiatives and public advocacy across the social and economic spectrum in Belarus. USAID programs introduce effective mechanisms that allow citizens to participate in social and economic decision-making by encouraging cooperation between local civil society, local governments, and the private sector, thus creating sustainable solutions to local development...
Trafficking in persons is an egregious violation of human rights that treats human beings as commodities to be bought and sold. The International Labor Organization (ILO) estimates that there are 12.3 million adults and children in forced labor, bonded labor, and commercial sexual exploitation at any given time. Of these victims, according to the ILO, 56 percent are women and girls, and at least 1.39...
USAID pays special attention to improving the quality of life, advocating and protecting rights, meeting special needs and ensuring better services and opportunities for people from disadvantage and vulnerable groups, including people with disabilities (PWDs) and children at risk.
USAID is acknowledged in the development community as an international leader in developing policies and programs that raise awareness of disability issues and address the needs of PWDs.
USAID was one...
USAID works to expand the private sector in Belarus by providing business training and informational support to current and future private sector actors, as well as supporting regulatory reforms aimed at improving the business environment and increasing opportunities for business, developing business support organizations, partnerships and professional networks, and business advocacy.
For many years, USAID has brought experienced American agricultural specialists to Belarus to promote...
USAID's commitment to improving global health includes confronting global health challenges through improving the quality, availability, and use of essential health services. USAID's objective is to improve global health, including child, maternal, and reproductive health, reduce the incidence of abortion and infectious disease, particularly HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis.
In 2009, President Obama launched the Global Health...