USAID in Africa
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#FeedtheFuture 's Innovation Lab for Crop Improvement is at the forefront of tackling the global food security crisis, working with local researchers to develop climate-resilient crops with higher yields so communities continue to grow nourishing foods to #EndHunger : ow.ly/Tp0r50LjoF6
EVENT: Join USAID Administrator Samantha Power to celebrate an official partnership with Morehouse College College on Tuesday, November 1st at 10:30 am EST.
RSVP for both the in-person or live-streamed event here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…
Today we had the honor of meeting Nyajuok Doluony, a #SouthSudan ese -American army veteran (3rd from left), now a published author & girls' rights activist. In her memoir, I Am My Mother’s Dream, she describes how she was forced into early marriage as a teenager. #SouthSudan #SSOT
There’s no one-size-fits-all way to work with local partners. Our capacity strengthening efforts are most effective when we utilize flexible, creative, and diverse approaches.
Read the whole Local Capacity Strengthening policy here: ow.ly/m6zW50KNlvz #LocallyLed
Education staff in Liberia, Malawi, Rwanda & South Africa attended #ADEA2022Triennale — highlighting the importance of foundational learning.
Organized w/ ECD Measure, our 'Together for Early Childhood Evidence' workshop focused on data-driven pre-primary edu systems in #Africa .
To help fish stocks rebound in Ghana's waters, USAID supports the implementation of a ministerial directive to eliminate illegal fishing gear: usaid.link/r77
#FeedtheFuture #IUUFishing #FoodSecurity #StrongerTomorrow Tetra Tech International Development Feed the Future USAIDWestAfrica
Recognizing that local individuals, organizations, and networks need to be the driving force for sustainable change guides USAID’s new Local Capacity Strengthening Policy. Read here: usaid.gov/local-capacity… #LocallyLed
.USAID in Africa's 'Making a Difference in Africa Report' highlights @USAID’s efforts to make a positive difference through its partnerships in sub-Saharan Africa between 1996 and 2021. P.17 highlights #EnergyAccess & Power Africa's role: ow.ly/5bty50LiKnu
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It's #WorldPolioDay : In #SouthSudan , we support #polio vaccination campaigns & access to immunization, and train health workers & community volunteers on polio eradication & routine immunization activities. Thanks to our partners for collaborating on this important work! #SSOT
We visited Rumbek & Wulu last week to monitor USAID-supported agricultural activities implemented by FAO in South Sudan. We support cooperative societies that process honey, shea butter & peanut oil to help local communities in #SouthSudan to diversify livelihoods. #SSOT
Through a community conservancy model, communities own & lead land governance, identify development projects, build sustainable economies, spearhead peace efforts to mend years of conflict, & shape govt regulations related to conservation. ow.ly/95VE50Jyoit @nrt_kenya
8 Degrees North in #Ghana is officially RSPO certified to produce and sell organic palm oil 🌴! With the support of a WestAfricaHub co-investment grant, they have already generated over $1 million in investments. 👏
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Happy Independence Day! Zambia is a bright spot of democracy & USAID is honored to support the country in this journey! As Zambia’s first president Kenneth Kaunda said, “The moment you have protected an individual, you have protected society.” #USwithZambia #ZambiaIndependenceDay
Our Tuhifadhi Maliasili Activity is supporting villagers to adapt to climate change through a livestock fattening project in the Kwakuchinja area.
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