http://www.usaid.gov/press/missions/ Recent Africa Mission Press Releases from the U.S. Agency for International Development. http://www.usaid.gov/images/main/usaid_logo_new.jpg http://www.usaid.gov en-us http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification webmaster@info.usaid.gov webmaster@info.usaid.gov http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2850/US_Food_and_Agriculture_Ambassadors_Visit_Kenya_to_Assess_International_Humanitarian_Efforts_to_Assi http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2850/US_Food_and_Agriculture_Ambassadors_Visit_Kenya_to_Assess_International_Humanitarian_Efforts_to_Assi East Africa U.S. Food and Agriculture Ambassadors Visit Kenya to Assess International Humanitarian Efforts to Assist Somali Refugees and Drought-Affected Kenyans Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:12:01 -0500 http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2847/Dr_Jill_Biden_Arrives_in_Kenya_to_Visit_Dadaab_Refugee_Camps_Highlight_the_Need_for_Aid_in_the_Horn_ http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2847/Dr_Jill_Biden_Arrives_in_Kenya_to_Visit_Dadaab_Refugee_Camps_Highlight_the_Need_for_Aid_in_the_Horn_ East Africa Dr. Jill Biden has arrived in Kenya with Senator Bill Frist, USAID Administrator Raj Shah, Assistant Secretary of State Eric Schwartz, and Special Assistant to the President Gayle Smith. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 13:17:03 -0500 http://kenya.usaid.gov/success-story/1017 http://kenya.usaid.gov/success-story/1017 Kenya The internationally recommended standard for forest cover is 10 percent of a country's landmass: Kenya today has less than two percent. Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:49:57 -0500 http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2804/USAID_Supports_Economic_Opportunities_for_Somali_People http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2804/USAID_Supports_Economic_Opportunities_for_Somali_People East Africa The U.S. Agency for International Development's Partnership for Economic Growth was launched today in Hargeisa. The Partnership is working with Somalis to improve the environment for investment and expand economic opportunities. Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:17:47 -0500 http://kenya.usaid.gov/success-story/1013 http://kenya.usaid.gov/success-story/1013 Kenya Having improved education for nearly a million children in rural areas, USAID/Kenya is now boosting education in informal settlements in Nairobi and Mombasa. Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:43:46 -0500 http://kenya.usaid.gov/news-story/1011 http://kenya.usaid.gov/news-story/1011 Kenya The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) officially handed over a new metal shelving system - designed to store drugs and medical supplies - to the Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (KEMSA), today. Wed, 25 May 2011 17:00:29 -0500 http://nigeria.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/NEDS%20Launch%20Press%20Release.pdf http://nigeria.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/NEDS%20Launch%20Press%20Release.pdf Nigeria On May 16, the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Terence P. McCulley joined President Goodluck Jonathan to formally launch the final report of the 2010 Nigeria Education Data Survey and Digest of Education Statistics (NEDS) in Abuja. Wed, 18 May 2011 17:11:36 -0500 http://kenya.usaid.gov/success-story/993 http://kenya.usaid.gov/success-story/993 Kenya The United States Government, through the President's Malaria Initiative (PMI), is contributing 2.7 million insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) to Kenya's campaign against malaria. The USG has been providing ITNs to Kenyans since 2008. Thu, 12 May 2011 17:06:33 -0500 http://nigeria.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/Press%20Release%20Sesame%20Square.pdf http://nigeria.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/Press%20Release%20Sesame%20Square.pdf Nigeria Sesame Street, the longest street in the world, has arrived in Nigeria bringing new Muppet friends like Kami and Zobi, familiar and furry faces like Elmo and Grover, and engaging educational lessons to children and families across Nigeria. Tue, 10 May 2011 17:17:33 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/gh/media/press_releases/2011/pressBusac.htm http://www.usaid.gov/gh/media/press_releases/2011/pressBusac.htm Ghana As multiple country development partners work together in support of economic growth in Ghana, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA) today signed a delegated cooperation agreement under which USAID will contribute US$4 million to the Business Sector Advocacy Challenge (BUSAC) Fund. Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:22:09 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/gh/mission/press/2011/pressFtF.htm http://www.usaid.gov/gh/mission/press/2011/pressFtF.htm Ghana The Government of the United States of America (U.S.A.), through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has embarked on a programme aimed at helping poor countries fight hunger by investing in agricultural development Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:30:00 -0500 http://sa.usaidallnet.gov/south_africa/content/gauteng-launch-five-thuthuzela-care-centres http://sa.usaidallnet.gov/south_africa/content/gauteng-launch-five-thuthuzela-care-centres South Africa Today on 29 March 2011, the Minister of Women, Children and Persons with Disabilities, the Honourable Mrs Lulama Xingwana will launch five (5) Thuthuzela Care Centres (TCCs) in Gauteng: Kopanong, Mamelodi, Thembisa, Natalspruit and Laudium Fri, 01 Apr 2011 14:45:00 -0500 http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1385.aspx http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1385.aspx East Africa The U.S. Government, represented by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and the East African Community concluded an amendment to the Assistance Agreement for Comprehensive Regional Development with the East African Community (EAC) to promote increased regional economic integration and development. Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:42:42 -0500 http://senegal.usaid.gov/en/node/585 http://senegal.usaid.gov/en/node/585 Senegal With a voice full of confidence, Imam Mouhamadou Takhiyou Kane shares his message with a captivated audience. Like a Master of Ceremonies, he knowingly cites passages from the Quran that provide evidence that 'Islam is not against family planning.' Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:56:30 -0500 http://senegal.usaid.gov/fr/node/586 http://senegal.usaid.gov/fr/node/586 Sénégal Avec une voix pleine de confiance, l'Imam Mouhamadou Kane Takhiyou part son message avec un auditoire captivé. Comme un maître de cérémonie, il cite en connaissance de cause des passages du Coran qui prouvent que 'l'Islam n'est pas contre la planification familiale.' Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:00:23 -0500 http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1386.aspx http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1386.aspx East Africa In a major positive policy shift, since 2003, twenty-four countries in Africa have signed Compacts and committed to the Comprehensive African Agriculture Development Program (CAADP), stipulating that governments set aside 10% of their national budgets for agriculture to achieve a 6% growth rate in this sector, with the goal of eliminating hunger and reducing poverty through agriculture-led development. Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:52:14 -0500 http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1383.aspx http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1383.aspx East Africa The outlook is bright for Africa's cotton, textile and apparel sector. The industry is undergoing a renaissance fueled by a global demand for cotton, diversification of sourcing and manufacturing locations around the world and an African middle class that is stimulating demand for African-made apparel. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:53:12 -0500 http://senegal.usaid.gov/en/node/578 http://senegal.usaid.gov/en/node/578 Senegal The USAID / Basic Education, project (USAID/EDB) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Preschool, Elementary, Middle and Secondary School and National Languages held a national roundtable on public-private partnership in basic education on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at the Hotel Terrou -bi in Dakar. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:20:00 -0500 http://liberia.usaid.gov/stories_from_the_field/node/264 http://liberia.usaid.gov/stories_from_the_field/node/264 Liberia Today USAID announced that the Office of Food For Peace (FFP) will provide a further $12 million to the UN in response to the ongoing Ivorian refugee crisis. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:20:00 -0500 http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1382.aspx http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1382.aspx East Africa Market Linkages Initiative (MLI), a USAID/East Africa project, has awarded grants to two family-owned agribusinesses in Burundi, ETS Misago Sebastian and Sodea, with the potential to increase incomes and market access for 1,500 smallholder farmers. Wed, 09 Mar 2011 10:56:42 -0500 http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1380.aspx http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1380.aspx East Africa The United States Ambassador in Djibouti, Ambassador James Swan, the Deputy of the Combined Joint Task Force/Horn of Africa (CJTF/HOA), General Glasgow, and the Resident Representative of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Ms. Stephanie Funk traveled to Guistir with the Minister of Health, his Excellency, Mr. Abdallah Abdillahi Miguil on February 26th for the dedication of the health clinic built and equipped by CJTF/HOA and USAID and staffed by the Ministry of Health. Sat, 26 Feb 2011 11:01:01 -0500 http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1379.aspx http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1379.aspx East Africa Senior officials, transport experts and private sector representatives from EAC countries have concluded a successful East Africa Corridor Diagnostic Study Second Stakeholders' Workshop held at the Mlimani City Conference Centre in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Fri, 25 Feb 2011 11:01:57 -0500 http://liberia.usaid.gov/stories_from_the_field/node/267 http://liberia.usaid.gov/stories_from_the_field/node/267 Liberia On February 18th, USAID and the Presidential Malaria Initiative (PMI) handed over 360,000 mosquito nets to the Liberian Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. Fri, 18 Feb 2011 10:14:46 -0500 http://liberia.usaid.gov/stories_from_the_field/node/262 http://liberia.usaid.gov/stories_from_the_field/node/262 Liberia In June 2008, at the request of the Ministry of Education and in col-laboration with the World Bank, USAID conducted an Early Grade Reading Assessment on a random sample of students in grades 2 and 3 from 47 schools around Liberia. Fri, 03 Dec 2010 10:22:14 -0500 http://liberia.usaid.gov/stories_from_the_field/node/257 http://liberia.usaid.gov/stories_from_the_field/node/257 Liberia USAID has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Liberian ministries of Youth and Sports, and Education, to help provide Liberian youth with training opportunities to enhance their marketability. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:38:54 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/gh/mission/press/2010/pressNets.htm http://www.usaid.gov/gh/mission/press/2010/pressNets.htm Ghana More than 17,000 people who were displaced by floods in the Central Region obtained extra protection from malaria infection from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). USAID distributed 7,560 insecticide treated bed nets to the flood victims of thirty-four communities in five districts. The distribution is valued at approximately $53,600. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:52:06 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/gh/mission/press/2010/pressLifeChoice.htm http://www.usaid.gov/gh/mission/press/2010/pressLifeChoice.htm Ghana The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Ghana Health Service have launched 'Life Choices', a campaign to improve the health of Ghanaian children and women by increasing access to family planning services and information. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:04:18 -0500 http://senegal.usaid.gov/en/node/408 http://senegal.usaid.gov/en/node/408 Senegal The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today awarded a significant donation to the Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Khadim Gueye in the presence of the Charge d'Affaires of the Embassy of the United States, Robert Yamate, Director of USAID, Mr. Kevin Mullally, and the representative of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Dr. Joani Dong. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:48:34 -0500 http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1331.aspx http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1331.aspx East Africa USAID/East Africa's Market Linkages Initiative (MLI) signed its first two grants in July-important steps in a program designed to promote food security in East Africa. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 14:27:24 -0500 http://kenya.usaid.gov/news-story/616 http://kenya.usaid.gov/news-story/616 Kenya On July 27, 60 outstanding women agricultural scientists, from 10 African countries, received fellowships on July 27 from African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD). Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:11:32 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/gh/mission/press/2010/press6.htm http://www.usaid.gov/gh/mission/press/2010/press6.htm Ghana President Barrack Obama will host approximately 120 young African leaders in Washington , D.C., August 3-5. Three Ghanaians have an unprecedented opportunity to be part of this broad cross-section of Africa's next generation of leaders and learn more about their roles as catalysts for transformational change and new growth in their societies. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:26:33 -0500 http://kenya.usaid.gov/news-story/540 http://kenya.usaid.gov/news-story/540 Kenya The 2008-09 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) was launched on June 15, 2010 in Nairobi by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics and USAID. This is the 5th KDHS to be produced. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:13:03 -0500 http://kenya.usaid.gov/news-story/477 http://kenya.usaid.gov/news-story/477 Kenya If you've spent time around the technology scene in East Africa over the last few years, chances are you've recognized that there is something special happening. Programmers, graphic designers and bloggers are creating new applications, content and the voices of a new generation of East Africans. Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:05:39 -0500 http://kenya.usaid.gov/news-story/484 http://kenya.usaid.gov/news-story/484 Kenya On July 1st, Undersecretary for Public Diplomacy Judith McHale announced US support (20 million shillings) to the National Youth Forum of Kenya to facilitate its civic education program on the forthcoming constitutional referendum. Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:21:08 -0500 http://kenya.usaid.gov/news-story/493 http://kenya.usaid.gov/news-story/493 Kenya The land within the Kitengela Conservation Area, covering 390 square kilometers, has increasingly seen conflict between its multiple users: wildlife, land speculaters, pastoralists, farmers, urban commuters, and industrialists. USAID is assisting community members to co-exist peacefully, while protecting the nation's vital natural resources. Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:15:43 -0500 http://kenya.usaid.gov/news-story/624 http://kenya.usaid.gov/news-story/624 Kenya Remarks by the President at Town Hall with Young African Leaders Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:08:30 -0500 http://sa.usaid.gov/south_africa/content/success-usaid-project-attracts-women-and-children%E2%80%99s-rights-activist http://sa.usaid.gov/south_africa/content/success-usaid-project-attracts-women-and-children%E2%80%99s-rights-activist South Africa USAID hosted Jimmie Briggs, a journalist, author, and activist, on a visit to a Thuthuzela Care Center (TCC) in Tembisa, South Africa. Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:27:01 -0500 http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1314.aspx http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1314.aspx Kenya A two-day Karamoja Women for Peace-building Networking Meeting organized by the Conflict Early Warning and Response Mechanism (CEWARN) of IGAD in collaboration with PACT/PEACE II Programme and USAID/EA Kicks off today in Eldoret Town, Kenya. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:27:01 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/gh/mission/press/2010/press5.htm http://www.usaid.gov/gh/mission/press/2010/press5.htm Ghana The business plans of four Ghanaian entrepreneurs received a financial boost from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Western Union for as much as $100,000 each. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:27:01 -0500 http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1312.aspx http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1312.aspx Kenya The Market Linkages Initiative held its official launch in Nairobi on June 9. Donors, producer associations, and other organizations working to integrate smallholder farmers into national and regional markets attended the event. MLI is a two-year, 11.5 million dollar USAID-supported project to promote regional trade in food staples and food security in seven countries. Wed, 09 Jun 2010 09:27:01 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/gh/mission/press/2010/press4.htm http://www.usaid.gov/gh/mission/press/2010/press4.htm Ghana The United States Ambassador to Ghana, Mr. Donald Teitelbaum, has said Ghana's democracy is the finest on the African continent today. Tue, 01 Jun 2010 09:27:01 -0500 http://sa.usaid.gov/south_africa/content/us-government-aids-millions http://sa.usaid.gov/south_africa/content/us-government-aids-millions South Africa In August 2007 South Africa’s Mpumalanga Department of Health and Social Services (DOHSS) asked the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to support the implementation of a new drug warehouse. Wed, 26 May 2010 10:27:29 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/gh/mission/press/2010/press3.htm http://www.usaid.gov/gh/mission/press/2010/press3.htm Ghana Over 86,000 people in 114 rural communities will benefit from a Rotary International, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) project to provide safe drinking water and hygienic latrines across the Volta, Greater Accra, Eastern, and Central regions. Mon, 24 May 2010 09:27:01 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/mw/pressreleases/world_malaria.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/mw/pressreleases/world_malaria.pdf Malawi The U.S. Government commemorates World Malaria Day 2010 in Malawi on April 25 with the programming of $26 million of additional funds for fighting malaria in Malawi. Sun, 25 Apr 2010 10:27:29 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/mg/newsroom/press_community_health_workers.html http://www.usaid.gov/mg/newsroom/press_community_health_workers.html Madagascar Three staff of the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) visited Madagascar from April 13 to 18, 2010 to observe the implemen-tation of the Integrated Management of Child Illnesses at commu-nity level (IMCIc), which includes prevention and management of malaria, pneumonia, and diarrhea. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 10:09:38 -0500 http://senegal.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/Press%20Release_Basic%20Education_2009.pdf http://senegal.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/Press%20Release_Basic%20Education_2009.pdf Segenal A focus on vulnerable and street children, a new curriculum to promote good governance, and an emphasis on developing stronger relationships with the private sector, including an initiative to promote wireless Internet access, are part of a new five-year Basic Education program launched this week on behalf of USAID/Senegal. Tue, 18 Apr 2010 14:17:47 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/gh/mission/press/2010/press1.htm http://www.usaid.gov/gh/mission/press/2010/press1.htm Ghana The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) will spend about 25 million dollars in the Western Region over the next four years. Wed, 31 Mar 2010 09:27:01 -0500 http://sa.usaid.gov/south_africa/content/%E2%80%9C-move-kick-tb-out%E2%80%9D-world-tuberculosis-day-speech http://sa.usaid.gov/south_africa/content/%E2%80%9C-move-kick-tb-out%E2%80%9D-world-tuberculosis-day-speech South Africa USAID Southern Africa Mission Director, Jeffrey Borns Speech on World TB Day Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:17:47 -0500 http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1287.aspx http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1287.aspx Kenya The Kenya School of Monetary Studies (KSMS) with support from the Central Bank of Kenya and the USAID/East Africa Competitiveness and Trade Expansion Program (COMPETE) will convene a one day forum on March 17th at the KSMS campus to discuss innovative ways to increase funds flow to the agriculture sector. Wed, 15 Mar 2010 14:03:43 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/gh/mission/press/2010/press2.htm http://www.usaid.gov/gh/mission/press/2010/press2.htm Ghana The President's Malaria Initiative (PMI) in collaboration with the US Embassy in Accra is expanding its indoor residual spraying from five to eight districts in the Northern Region, covering 141,621 households with over 708,000 people. Tue, 04 May 2010 09:27:01 -0500 http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1282.aspx http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1282.aspx Burundi U.S. Ambassador to Burundi, Pamela Slutz and Dr. Emmanuel Gikoro, Burundi’s Minister of Public Health, along with the National Malaria Control Program team, joined hands today at Gatumba Public Health Center to celebrate the initiation of the new USAID Malaria Program which will help prevent and treat malaria in Burundi. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:02:23 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/mg/communique/press_santenet2.html http://www.usaid.gov/zw/012610_influenza_response.html Madagascar US Ambassador Niels Marquardt presided over a ceremony for the official launch of three health-related programs providing 31 grants, totaling $1,700,000, to NGOs and civil society organizations under the US Agency for International Development's (USAID) SanteNet2 program. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:45:30 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.992.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.992.aspx افغانستان کارمندان خدمات ملکی در ولایت جنوبی هلمند اولین کورس آموزشی اداره ملکی خویش را در شهر لشکرگاه در این هفته که جزء ا برنامه های خدمات Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:59:34 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/mg/newsroom/press_trip_atsinanana.html http://www.usaid.gov/mg/newsroom/press_trip_atsinanana.html Madagascar A delegation led by USAID Mission Director, Rudolph Thomas, and comprising Barbara Hughes, Director of the Health-Population-Nutrition Office, and Benjamin Andriamitantsoa, SanteNet2 program manager for USAID, visited the rural communes of Fanandrana and Mahavelona in Foulpointe district, Atsinanana region, and Ampasimazava in Vavatenina district, Analanjirofo region on February 1-2, 2010. Tue, 5 Feb 2010 10:06:43 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/zw/012610_influenza_response.html http://www.usaid.gov/zw/012610_influenza_response.html Zimbabwe The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing 50,000 personal protective clothing kits for influenza preparedness for use by health care workers in Zimbabwe and throughout Southern Africa in the event of an outbreak of H1N1 virus. The kits are worth approximately US$465,000. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 16:41:30 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/mz/news_2010-01-04_25yr_nampula.htm http://www.usaid.gov/mz/news_2010-01-04_25yr_nampula.htm Mozambique USAID continued its celebration of 25 years of progress and partnership with Mozambique with an exhibition in the northern province of Nampula from December 10-13. Mon, 4 Jan 2010 09:40:19 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/mz/news_2009-12-01_25yr_ann.htm http://www.usaid.gov/mz/news_2009-12-01_25yr_ann.htm Mozambique USAID celebrated 25 years of progress and partnership with Mozambique during an exhibition held from November 19 to 23. The event was launched on November 19 at the Fortaleza de Maputo at a reception for Government of Mozambique officials, U.S. Mission staff, and representatives from implementing partners. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:56:11 -0500 http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1266.aspx http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1266.aspx East Africa USAID will join the global community in observance of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence from November 25th through December 10th, 2009. Tue 24 Nov 2009 11:27:14 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/rw/our_work/newsroom/pressreleases/docs/2009/worldpneumoniaday.html http://www.usaid.gov/rw/our_work/newsroom/pressreleases/docs/2009/worldpneumoniaday.html Rwanda Pneumonia has long been one of the greatest threats to child survival, killing globally more than 2 million children under 5 each year-more than measles, malaria, and AIDS combined. But pneumonia is preventable and treatable-about 60% of pneumonia cases in the developing world are caused by bacteria and can be treated with antibiotics. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:03:50 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/mz/news_2009-11-01_tsha_tsha.htm http://www.usaid.gov/mz/news_2009-11-01_tsha_tsha.htm Mozambique The first episode of “Tsha Tsha,” an educational television series about HIV/AIDS issues, aired on October 2. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:57:49 -0500 http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1258.aspx http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1258.aspx East Africa USAID/East Africa has provided two African partner organizations, the Commonwealth Regional Health Community Secretariat for East, Central and Southern Africa (ECSA-HC), based in Arusha, and the Regional Center for Quality of Health Care (RCQHC) in Kampala, with two, one-year grants totaling approximately $2.6 million. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:33:57 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/gh/mission/press/2009/press5.htm http://www.usaid.gov/gh/mission/press/2009/press5.htm Ghana The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) donated relief items to more than 5,000 people in the West Mamprusi and Kpandai districts of the Northern Region yesterday. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:05:55 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/sa/prfet2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/sa/prfet2009.pdf South Africa The United States Diplomatic Mission to South Africa is pleased to announce the official launch of a new bilateral partnership aimed at strengthening academic programs, skills development training and student support services offered by 12 selected Further Education and Training (FET) colleges in South Africa. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:00:17 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/mg/newsroom/press_healthchampion.html http://www.usaid.gov/mg/newsroom/press_healthchampion.html Madagascar US Ambassador, Niels Marquardt, presided over the launching ceremony of the first round of "Healthy Champion Community" grants totaling $1.5 million to eight local NGOs under USAID's SantéNet2 health program. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:22:15 -0500 http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1250.aspx http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1250.aspx Djibouti On September 26, Ambassador James Swan and USAID/East Africa Acting Regional Director Larry Meserve signed three bilateral agreements with the Government of the Republic of Djibouti (GORD), represented by the Djiboutian Minister Delegate for International Cooperation Mr. Ahmed Ali Silay. Sat, 26 Sep 2009 12:21:29 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/mg/newsroom/press_foulpointe.html http://www.usaid.gov/mg/newsroom/press_foulpointe.html Madagascar The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will mobilize plastic sheeting and construction equipment for temporary housing to shelter the estimated 2,800 people left homeless following a devastating fire in Foulpointe this week. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:51:26 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/gn/news/2008/sfcgradio/sfcgradio.htm http://www.usaid.gov/gn/news/2008/sfcgradio/sfcgradio.htm Guinea On Friday, August 7, Search for Common Ground distributed radio sets to youth and women’s associations to increase their understanding and involvement in elections. The 76 radios distributed are part of a wider campaign funded by USAID to improve public access to credible, fact-based information about elections. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:13:12 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/rw/our_work/newsroom/pressreleases/docs/2009/icitap.html http://www.usaid.gov/rw/our_work/newsroom/pressreleases/docs/2009/icitap.html Rwanda The U.S. Government, in partnership with the Government of Rwanda, is launching a project to support the Government of Rwanda in its efforts to promote civil rights and liberties by enhancing the quality and accountability of police internal investigations. Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:40:11 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/sl/sl_new/news/mercyshipfistula/mercyship.htm http://www.usaid.gov/sl/sl_new/news/mercyshipfistula/mercyship.htm Sierra Leone Fistula is a devastating injury for women. It occurs as a result of obstructed labor, usually when emergency care is unavailable, and results in a laceration between the bladder and the uterus or the bladder and the rectum. Thu, Jun 30 2009 17:33:00 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/gn/news/2008/mamouwomenelection/mamouwomenelection.htm http://www.usaid.gov/gn/news/2008/mamouwomenelection/mamouwomenelection.htm Guinea USAID has been on the front lines of increasing women's participation in Guinean elections since 2005. Working through its partner IFES (International Foundation for Election System), USAID initiated a series of training sessions for over 100 women leaders drawn from across Guinea. The goal of the training was to increase their understanding and participation in the electoral process. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:00:41 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/mg/newsroom/press_humanitarian_food_salohi.html http://www.usaid.gov/mg/newsroom/press_humanitarian_food_salohi.html Madagascar The U.S. Ambassador hosted a reception to celebrate the signing of a contract to fund a new humanitarian assistance program in Madagascar. The USAID Food for Peace office will direct $85 million over five-years-an estimated $17 million/year- to reduce the food insecurity and vulnerability of approximately 492,500 people in 120 rural communes and three urban centers in eastern and southern parts of the country. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:08:32 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/gn/news/2008/radio/radios.htm http://www.usaid.gov/gn/news/2008/radio/radios.htm Guinea As part of an initiative to encourage citizen participation in the upcoming elections in Guinea, the conflict transformation NGO, Search for Common Ground (SFCG), has handed out 143 radios to groups working in remote communities. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:04:50 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/gn/news/2008/studentsfromkokotavillage/kokotastudents.htm http://www.usaid.gov/gn/news/2008/studentsfromkokotavillage/kokotastudents.htm Guinea Teenagers Agnes Traore and Angeline Sonozara from the village of Kokota in Guinea recently made the most challenging decision of their young lives. They would refuse to undergo hamigou, often called female genital cutting, a practice in which portions of young girls' genitals are cut away with a sharpened stone or razor blade. Thu, 07 May 2009 17:07:39 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/sa/usaidsa/press126.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/sa/usaidsa/press126.pdf South Africa More than 10,000 South African learners, teachers, and community members will gain access to clean, abundant water and sanitation through an international Water and Development Alliance (WADA) supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and The Coca-Cola Africa Foundation (TCCAF) and implemented by the Alliance to Save Energy, an international non-profit organization. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:54:52 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/sa/press125.html http://www.usaid.gov/sa/press125.html South Africa The Women's Justice and Empowerment Initiative (WJEI) is supported and funded by the U.S. government to help advance South Africa's (SA) response to gender-based violence. The program improves the availability of comprehensive services for rape and sexual assault survivors. Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:44:35 -0500 http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1201.aspx http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1201.aspx East Africa The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) in collaboration with the Department for International Development (DfID)-UK, and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) will hold a two-day regional Forum in Lusaka (Zambia) on 19-20th March 2009 to review the accomplishments and lessons learned from the COMESA Trading for Peace Project started at the end of 2006 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:20:01 -0500 http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1200.aspx http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1200.aspx East Africa Development partners will meet in Nairobi this week to discuss ways to increase their coordination in order to improve regional transit and transport efficiency along the Northern and Central Trade Corridors. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:21:52 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/sl/sl_new/news/farmersfieldschool.htm http://www.usaid.gov/sl/sl_new/news/farmersfieldschool.htm Sierra Leone Sierra Leone's diamond mining industry , which helped fuel its brutal civil war through illicit sales of "blood diamonds," has declined over the past few years. As part of U.S. Government efforts to help transform the country from a war-ravaged economy to relative prosperity, USAID is working to integrate youths from the mining industry into the agri-business sector. Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:34:26 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/sa/press123.html http://www.usaid.gov/sa/press123.html South Africa The International Organization for Migration (IOM)'s Regional Office for Southern Africa and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) launched a new program March 9 to reduce HIV vulnerability of farm workers in South Africa's Limpopo and Mpumalanga Provinces. Mon, 09 Mar 2009 11:31:40 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/gn/news/2008/dogomet/dogomet.htm http://www.usaid.gov/gn/news/2008/dogomet/dogomet.htm Guinea Dogomet lies three hours by car northeast from the capital of Conakry Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:23:07 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/sa/press124.html http://www.usaid.gov/sa/press124.html South Africa The University of the Western Cape (UWC) has reached a new milestone in their partnership with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), with funding from the American President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) to target HIV/AIDS prevention in Western Cape schools and at the university itself. Tue, 03 Mar 2009 11:29:54 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/mg/newsroom/press_madagascar_atec2.html http://www.usaid.gov/mg/newsroom/press_madagascar_atec2.html Madagascar The USAID has officially launched the second phase of its Technological Support to Educators (ATEC-II) program, which is intended to improve education in Madagascar. 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