From establishing successful wildlife sanctuaries to combating tiger poaching, USAID’s team in South Asia continue to search for innovative solutions to the largest conservation problems. Read more about USAID/Nepal's very own tiger champion here: medium.com/usaid-2030/how…

.USAID is making promising progress in ending tuberculosis in the Kyrgyz Republic. Since 2019, our team has helped reduce TB cases by close to 30%, introduced the first child-friendly TB diagnosis system in Central Asia, and improved the TB detection time from weeks to 2 days.

My heart goes out to all those impacted by deadly floods in Bangladesh—homes underwater, infrastructure destroyed, and farmland flooded. With USAID support, our partner @IFRC is on the ground responding by expanding search & rescue efforts, providing food & aid, and more.

Join us on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2:30 PM HST for a fireside chat with USAID Assistant Administrator Michael Schiffer to discuss how the US is working to listen, partner, and deliver lasting progress in the region. Register in-person or online: eastwestcenter.org/events/listen-…

Thank you to Women's Peace Network for a critical discussion about the dire need for humanitarian access in Burma amid the ongoing genocide of the Rohingya people, now in its 7th year. The military must end its appalling actions against civilians. USAID stands w/ the Rohingya people.

As we mark the seventh anniversary of the genocide against the Rohingya people—and amid new violence in Rakhine State—we reiterate our calls to end this horrific violence and for the safe, unhindered humanitarian access for aid workers.

With StopTB Partnership, USAID kicks off a series of community-based activities to introduce new TB screening tools, including Computer Aided Detection and AI. 🤖🔬 In 2023, USAID-supported efforts screened 120,000 Filipinos using AI technology. 📊👏 #TBFreePH #LungMonthPH

In Fiji 🇫🇯, Kelera leads four other women in preventing plastic waste from polluting their community. Read about how Kelera and fellow advocates have transformed their settlement with a recycling hub installed by USAID Pacific Islands & Pacific Recycling Foundation: usaid.link/1vw

I warmly welcome John Riordan as our new USAID/Tajikistan Mission Director. Under John’s leadership, we all look forward to deepening our long-standing partnership with 🇹🇯 & fostering greater regional connectivity & prosperity in Central Asia.

Today, USAID announced $10+ million to help Pacific Island communities tackle the climate crisis—one of their most pressing issues—as well as improve disaster preparedness, election accessibility, & more. We're committed to keep partnering for lasting regional progress #PIFLM53

Since 2016, USAID has secured $562M in climate finance, benefiting 800,000+ people across the Pacific Islands. Great to see this additional support & USAID delivering on our promise to partner w/ our friends in the Pacific #ListenPartnerDeliver #PIFLM53 usaid.gov/news-informati…

Next Tuesday, 9/3: Join Michael Schiffer & East-West Center to learn about how USAID is listening, partnering, and delivering on our commitment to the Pacific Islands & unleashing potential in the #IndoPacific and at home: eastwestcenter.org/events/listen-…

Across the Pacific Islands, USAID is committed to listen, partner and deliver. At the Pacific Islands Forum, USAID announced more than $10 million to support climate change adaptation, disaster resilience, and advance good governance. More here: usaid.gov/news-informati…

Read the story of Siprianus & Angeliana, who safely welcomed their son into the world thanks to the USAID-supported Desa Siaga program and health care community. 👶🏽🚑 usaid.link/nc9

Great to meet w/Pacific leaders, Pacific Islands Forum, & Pacific Community at #PIFLM53, where five countries endorsed Unlocking Blue Pacific Prosperity. USAID supports bold, Pacific-led initiatives. We look forward to working with our partners to realize a #TransformativeResilientPasifiki

Learn more here: usaid.gov/pacific-island…

On Tues, 9/3 at 2:30 PM HST: Michael Schiffer will join East-West Center to discuss the #IndoPacific Strategy and the progress that has been made since USAID's re-opening of the regional Mission in 🇫🇯& upgrading our presence🇵🇬. USAID Pacific Islands RSVP: eastwestcenter.org/events/listen-…

Thank you East-West Center for hosting another great event yesterday. USAID is deepening our ties with & reinvesting in the #IndoPacific. We are listening to local voices and making strides through the re-opening of our regional Mission in 🇫🇯 and expanded presence in 🇵🇬

In the last few years, USAID has been delivering lasting solutions in the region: We are working to provide secure and reliable internet access, build climate resilience, unleash economic growth, strengthen democratic systems, and more.

NEWS: Recent monsoon floods & landslides have affected more than 5.8 million people in Bangladesh’s Chattogram & Sylhet divisions, including over 540k displaced from their homes. In response, USAID is providing $500k to Save the Children in Bangladesh to support flood-affected families.