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Raising Trans Visibility – On Paper, In Person, Online
Breaking Down Ethnic Divides in Macedonia
In observance of the International Day for Tolerance on November 16, Andrew Plitt, USAID Senior Development Advisor to the United States European Command (USEUCOM), reflects on how USAID and the Department of Defense are helping to build a more unified Macedonia after the breakup of the former Yugoslavia. Through his eyes, the USAID-DOD partnership is providing a glimmer of hope for the future of Macedonia, especially among its youth.
It’s Clear: Transparency Works
Transparency has real impact on our efforts to end extreme poverty and build resilient, democratic societies. Quality, timely information about development cooperation helps everyone — governments, civil society organizations, private citizens and donors — to manage and monitor aid resources more effectively and ensure mutual accountability. USAID is leading the U.S. Government’s effort to enhance […]
Olive Oil of Hope
USAID Takes to the High Seas to Bring Reinforcements to Guinea’s Ebola Fight
The Urgency of Education in South Sudan
From Kenya to Kabul: Women as Decision-Makers, Entrepreneurs, and Leaders
How Progress Works: A Disappointing Microbicides Trial and Why We’re Not Discouraged
Back to the drawing board: The FACTS 001 trial, a study to test whether tenofovir gel could prevent HIV infection, did not confirm the gel’s effectiveness. While these results are disappointing, USAID is supporting the development of many other promising solutions, including vaginal rings and long-acting injectables.
