Children in the developing world often go to great lengths just to go to school, often commuting miles on foot. Dilapidated schoolhouses, tents, the shade of a tree, or even open fields frequently serve as classrooms. They struggle to finish homework by candlelight—hoping they can find the paper and pencil to finish assignments. Other children cannot attend school due to armed conflict or natural disasters.
Mitch Kirby and Garth Willis
On July 9, after decades of civil war and the loss of more than 2 million lives, South Sudan seceded from Sudan and became the world's newest nation—a peaceful and democratic breaking-in-two of what was Africa's largest country.
Angela Stephens
Eight years ago, Darfur was one of the most unstable corners of Sudan—and the world. Though insecurity continues in some areas, USAID is now capitalizing on pockets of opportunity where security and access permit its partners to support a wide array of community-led, early-recovery activities to help Darfuris rebuild their lives.
Angela Stephens
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SUDAN/SOUTH SUDAN
- Two Sudans and the Road Ahead
- South Sudan's Greenbelt
- Reinforcing a Tenuous Peace
- Darfur's Window of Opportunity
- Baby Steps in One of the Worst Places for Mothers
- Sudan's Wildlife Migration Miracle
- Q&A with Bill Hammink, Former Mission Director to Sudan
EDUCATION
- A Message from USAID's Education Chief
- USAID's Global Education Footprint Takes Shape
- Early Ed Steers Nicaraguans to Success
- Egypt Shakes Up the Classroom
- Mobile Tech Turning the Page
- Q&A with Rep. Nita Lowey (D-NY)
- Higher Ed Partnerships
- Green School Plants a Brighter Future for Kosovo's Children education extra
- Talent Broker
- Tackling the Skills Deficit education extra
- In a New Nation, Building the Education Basics
- In Papua, Reaching the Unreached education extra
- Uganda Invests in Educating Students with Disabilities education extra
- Opening "Doorways" to Safer Schools education extra
- Your Voice: A DLI Officer Is Educated education extra
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In 2005, the Government of Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) ended nearly 22 years of civil war with the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). But the peace that has held between northern and southern Sudan remains fragile.
Jennifer Shaw
Without access to emergency services and a facility capable of performing a Caesarean section, the midwife knew Ile would likely lose her third child as well. A contracted pelvis often results in obstructed labor, fistula, postpartum hemorrhage, or the death of the infant or mother.
Erin Polich
Eight-year-old Roberto Rodríguez is trying to read a story about Mary's lost cat. While many of the other kids at his rural school in Nicaragua can easily get through the story and answer questions, Roberto feels like giving up.
Jordi Icaza and Michael Lisman
With one revolution on its streets, another is transforming its schools. A USAID-supported education program is helping teachers replace antiquated learning methods with active methodologies. Early results are extremely promising.
Peter Cvelich
