Conferences and Events Archive
2011
- World Water Day 2011 - 03/22/11
World Water Day, held annually on March 22, takes a moment to focus attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.
- World Tuberculosis Day 2011 - 03/24/11
On March 24, the world commemorated World Tuberculosis (TB) Day by celebrating the tremendous progress that has been made in combatting this disease.
- International Women's Day 2011 - 03/08/11
March 8, 2011, marked the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day, which provided a global platform to focus attention on the continued need to improve women’s status and opportunities all over the world. Learn more about USAID’s longstanding commitment to advancing the health and welfare of women and girls.
2010
- World AIDS Day – 12/01/10
On World AIDS Day, we committed to build upon our successes and continue to make smart investments that will ultimately save and improve the lives of millions. USAID along with PEPFAR join in the shared responsibility in the fight against HIV/AIDS. We pay tribute to those affected and infected with HIV/AIDS worldwide.
- The 16 Days Campaign to End Violence against Women – 11/25/10-12/10/10
From November 25 to December 10, USAID amplified efforts to bring much-needed attention to the reality of millions of women around the world who are victims of violence and abuse. The 16 Days Campaign provided us with an opportunity to share with you what USAID is doing on behalf of the American people to promote equal rights and end violence against women around the world.
- World Pneumonia Day – 11/12/10
The United States and countries around the world observed World Pneumonia Day as an opportunity to raise global awareness of pneumonia and reaffirm the commitment to save the lives of children.
- Global Handwashing Day – 10/15/10
Clean hands save lives. Learn more about Global Handwashing Day and the hope for a healthier future for children and families.
- World Contraception Day – 09/26/10
Learn how World Contraception Day helped to draw attention to the importance of contraception and the need for individual responsibility.
- Millennium Development Goals Summit – 09/20/10 - 09/22/10
The Millennium Development Goals are eight international development goals that all 192 United Nations member states and at least 23 international organizations have agreed to achieve by the year 2015. With only five years left until the 2015 deadline to achieve the MDGs, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on world leaders to attend a summit in New York that was held on September 20–22, 2010, to accelerate progress toward the MDGs.
- Education Week at USAID – September 2010
Learn more about Education Week at USAID and how it impacted global health.
- World Humanitarian Day – 08/19/2010
Learn about relief efforts that took place in Pakistan during the time of flooding and how you can help.
- World Population Day – 07/11/10
Learn more about why population data matters in ensuring families around the
world have access to family planning.
- South Africa Hosts World Cup – June 2010
The kickoff of the World Cup in South Africa was an opportunity for the country to showcase its many talents and treasures, as well as reflect on the serious hardships that still affect the country – especially the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
- International Day of Action for Women's Health – 05/28/10
On International Day of Action for Women's Health, women are celebrated for their contributions to all areas of society, and recognized as the cornerstones of strong families and communities. Learn about how USAID is helping to promote women's health across the globe.
- World Malaria Day – 04/25/10
Learn more about World Malaria Day 2010 and the extraordinary steps being taken to curb the spread of this preventable and curable disease.
- Earth Day – 04/22/10
April 22, 2010, marked the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. Learn more about the history of Earth Day and additional resources.
- World Health Day – 04/07/10
This year's World Health Day theme — “1000 cities, 1000 lives” — gives cities and individuals a chance to highlight the work that is being done to improve health in urban settings.
- World TB Day – 03/24/10
World TB Day, March 24, was focused on individuals around the world who have found new ways to stop TB and can serve as an inspiration to others.
- World Water Day – 03/22/10
March 22, 2010, was World Water Day, which aimed to raise awareness around the world about the importance of access to clean, safe water.
- International Women's Day 2010 – 03/08/10
Learn more about International Women's Day 2010 and USAID's commitment to advancing the welfare of women and girls through support of global programs and improved access to services. This year's theme was “Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities, Progress for All.”
2009
- 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence – November 25-December 10, 2009
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence campaign provides a forum for speaking up for support services for survivors, calling for greater prevention efforts, pressing for legal and judicial reform, and using international human rights instruments to address the issue.
- World AIDS Day 2009 – 12/01/09
On World AIDS Day, we renewed our commitment to work together in the fight against HIV/AIDS. As a major partner in the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), USAID is fully committed to continue providing prevention, care, and treatment services to those in need.
- World Pneumonia Day – 11/2/09
World Pneumonia Day was the first of its kind to focus solely on pneumonia, which kills more children than any other disease, despite the fact that life-saving interventions are available to protect and treat children from the disease.
- Global Handwashing Day – 10/15/09
Handwashing with soap is the single most cost-effective health intervention. Promoting this practice tops the international hygiene agenda this year with the second annual Global Handwashing Day.
- World Contraception Day – 09/26/09
On September 26, 2009, World Contraception Day helped to shine a light on the growing need for contraception awareness and education regarding reproductive and sexual health.
- Country Ownership Strategies: Leadership Forum on Health Information Systems – August 10-12, 2009
Leaders representing the stakeholders of national Health Information Systems (HIS) from seven countries in East Africa met in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from August 10-12, 2009. The goals of this event were to understand the current status and challenges of country information systems and to create a common vision for an effective national HIS.
- World Population Day – 07/11/09
On July 11, USAID joined the global community in celebration of World Population Day’s 20th anniversary to highlight the importance of family planning in the lives of women, communities, and the world.
- Day of the African Child – 06/16/09
More than 5 million children a year are projected to die of largely preventable and treatable causes.
In commemoration of the Day of the African Child, USAID released a report titled Two Decades of Progress: USAID’s Child Survival and Maternal Health Program [PDF, 3.9MB].
- World Environment Day 2009 – 06/05/09
June 5, 2009, was World Environment Day. This year’s theme was “Your Planet Needs You! Unite to Combat Climate Change.” Climate change will exacerbate a variety of global health threats in the 21st century. Learn how USAID is working to promote environmental health.
- International Day of Action for Women's Health – 05/28/09
The International Day of Action for Women's Health was created to give a fresh look at women's unique health needs. Learn about how USAID is helping to promote women's health across the globe.
- World Malaria Day – 04/25/09
April 25, 2009, marked the second annual World Malaria Day. This year’s theme, Counting Malaria Out, was timely as we count down to meet the international goal of delivering effective and affordable protection and treatment to all people at risk of malaria by 2010.
- Earth Day – 04/22/09
April 22, 2009, was the annual U.S. celebration of the environment and a time for Americans to assess the work still needed to be done to protect the natural gifts of our planet. Learn more about the history of Earth Day and additional resources.
- World TB Day 2009 – 03/24/09
This year's World TB Day celebrated the lives of TB patients and the accomplishments of health care workers and people everywhere who are doing their part to stop TB.
- World Water Day – 03/22/09
March 22, 2009, was World Water Day, which aimed to raise awareness around the world about the importance of access to clean, safe water.
- International Women's Day – 03/08/09
International Women's Day celebrated the many achievements and contributions of women around the world and brought attention to the many issues and challenges that remain in the effort to achieve gender equity.
2008
- World AIDS Day: United in Partnership Against HIV/AIDS – December 1, 2008
On the 20th global observance of World AIDS Day, we celebrated life. In countless communities around the world, through partnerships with the American people, courageous individuals in nations devastated by HIV/AIDS are choosing life, saving the lives of their fellow countrymen and women, and creating hope for a future free of HIV/AIDS.
- 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence – November 25-December 10, 2008
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence campaign provided a forum for speaking up for support services for survivors, calling for greater prevention efforts, pressing for legal and judicial reform, and using international human rights instruments to address the issue.
- Global Handwashing Day – 10/15/08
Handwashing with soap is the single most cost-effective health intervention. Promoting this practice tops the international hygiene agenda this year with the first-ever Global Handwashing Day, in which more than 20 countries on five continents are expected to participate.
- New Population, Health, and Environment Alliance - Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding - 10/08/08
On October 8, 2008, USAID, Johnson & Johnson, and World Wildlife Fund formed the first major global development alliance to focus on an integrated approach to tackling population, health, and environment issues. Learn more about the offical launch of the initiatve.
- International Youth Day - 08/12/08
Observed annually on August 12, International Youth Day gives the world an opportunity to recognize the potential of youth, to celebrate their achievements, and plan for ways to better engage young people to successfully take action in the development of their societies. Learn more about recent USAID youth activities from around the world.
- World Population Day - 07/11/08
World Population Day is observed annually on July 11 to highlight the importance of family planning.
Learn about the many ways family planning benefits women, families, and societies.
- World Malaria Day - 04/25/08
April 25, 2008 marked the first World Malaria Day. Learn more about the President's Malaria Initiative (PMI) and the progress being made in the fight against malaria.
- Earth Day - 04/22/08
April 22, is the annual U.S. celebration of the environment and a time for Americans to assess the work still needed to be done to protect the natural gifts of our planet. Learn more about the history of Earth Day and additional resources.
- World Water Day - March 22, 2008
This year, World Water Day coincides with the International Year of Sanitation. Learn more about the calling for urgent action for the more than 40 percent of the world’s population who continue to live without improved sanitation.
- World TB Day - March 24, 2008
In recognition of World TB Day 2008, read more on USAID's work to reduce the global burden of tuberculosis.
- International Women's Day - March 8, 2008
To celebrate, USAID kicked off a series of features on women whose work through USAID-supported projects are making a difference in the lives of other women, families, and communities.
- Third National Conference on Population, Health, and Environment - March 5-7, 2008
Taking place in Tagaytay City, Philippines, the event theme is Scaling Up Population, Health, and Environment (PHE). Field practitioners, policymakers, researchers, educators, media, community leaders, and advocates who want to explore strategies and opportunities for advancing PHE integration or for communicating on these complex development topics are invited to participate. For questions, contact one of the Conference Secretariats or Lisa Colson at lcolson@prb.org.
2007
- 16 Days of Activism - Eliminating Gender Violence - November 25-December 10, 2007
Beginning on the International Day of Eliminating Violence Against Women, encompassing World AIDS Day on December 1, and ending on International Human Rights Day, 16 Days of Activism raises awareness about the violence that women and girls face in our global communities as a result of their unequal status in society and the intersection of violence and public health and development obstacles.
- World Population Day - 07/11/07
World Population Day 2007 focuses on the importance of male involvement in improving health outcomes around the globe. View key themes of interest, USAID success stories and additional resources.
- Africa Malaria Day - 04/25/07
Read new success stories from Madagascar and Senegal on the President's Malaria Initiative (PMI) Web site, plus other news and information related to Africa Malaria Day.
- Earth Day - 04/22/07
With the theme Celebrating People and the Planet USAID highlighted its Population, Health, and Environment (PHE) programs that work toward a sustainable balance between people, animals, and the planet in regions critically important to the conservation of biologically diverse ecosystems. - World Health Day - 04/07/07
April 7 marks the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO). This year’s theme was international health security. Read more about USAID's work to invest in health and build a safer future.
- World TB Day 2007 - 03/24/07
In honor of World TB Day 2007, the Pan American Health Organization, the Global Health Council and USAID hosted a panel discussion and documentary film [PDF, 41KB] on Friday, March 23, to launch the World Health Organization's 2007 Report on Global Tuberculosis Control.
- International Women's Day - 03/08/07
To commemorate International Women’s Day 2007, USAID celebrated successes in improving women’s health worldwide.
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