The United States believes that people, especially youth, are Africa’s greatest asset. Today, I was proud to participate in the #YALI2024 MandelaWshFellowship Summit with nearly 700 young African leaders in Washington, DC. Congrats on 10 years for the #MandelaFellows! 👏

A big congratulations to the new MandelaWshFellowship 2024 Graduates 🥳 and thank you to Isobel Coleman for discussing how USAID’s approach to youth development is evolving to address the concerns and opportunities of youth today and in the future! #YALI2024

There are nearly 30 million victims of human trafficking across the world—roughly the population size of Texas. On #WorldDayAgainstTraffickinginPersons, USAID and our partners remain committed to doing all we can to #EndTrafficking and prevent this heinous crime.

On Tuesday, at the MandelaWshFellowship Summit, we heard from USAID’s Malick Diop, the Regional Coordinator for the YALI Regional Leadership Center based in Senegal. The YALI RLCs have supported 28,000 young innovators, and maintains an active and supportive alumni network. #YALI2024

.USAID is putting policy into practice in Ghana by building the capacity of health workers to screen and treat children for malnutrition–and ultimately saving lives. Check out the full story→medium.com/usaid-2030/fig…

Together with the local governments in seven districts in Northern Uganda, USAID is completing small-scale infrastructure projects that make a big impact. Hear from Lucy Akello, head teacher of a school in Northern Uganda, on the impact so far: usaid.link/viv

Thrilled to welcome Margaret Sancho as USAID’s new Mission Director for Sudan, as we urgently press for peace and humanitarian access to people in need across Sudan. USAID Sudan

Breastfeeding saves lives! This #WorldBreastfeedingWeek, read the story of Zambian nutritionist Esnart, who is helping fight malnutrition in newborn babies one breastfeeding consultation at a time. medium.com/usaid-2030/bre…

Young people often reach communities with solutions that governments and organizations cannot provide, using their energy and creativity to solve some of our world’s biggest challenges. We're committed to engaging youth as partners, learn more: usaid.gov/policy/youth #IYD2024

On Aug 8, the Omdurman Maternity Hospital, the largest in Sudan, reopened after it was bombed by the RSF at the beginning of the war. On Aug 9, the RSF bombed it again, cutting off access for those in need. The RSF and SAF must come to talks and agree to end this conflict.

Happy to welcome Alexious Butler as USAID Mission Director for USAID/Guinea and Sierra Leone. Looking forward to working closely with Alexious and her team on our critical programming across both countries!

Encouraged by the SAF’s statement that they will reopen the Adre border crossing for humanitarian aid. USAID partners are on the ground and ready to move aid into Sudan.  We urge the SAF to let aid cross without restriction and call on the RSF to facilitate unfettered access.

Humanitarian aid starts and ends with #people: our staff, our partners, and the people we support. This #WorldHumanitarianDay, we are reminded of the dedication of all aid workers to #ActForHumanity, wherever they’re needed around the world.

📢 In Borno State #Nigeria, USAID reached 23,044 people with crucial information and support on identity documentation & housing, land, and property rights. This includes training, protection assistance, and community-based dispute resolution.🤝 USAID/Nigeria #ActForHumanity

DYK the world’s most dangerous creature is the mosquito?🦟 USAID proudly supports those at the forefront of the fight to #endmalaria. U.S. President's Malaria Initiative (PMI) is advancing locally-driven malaria programs so that no one dies from a mosquito bite. Learn more: pmi.gov/what-we-do/loc… #MosquitoDay

For too many, access to safe and reliable water remains out of reach. This summer, USAID, with GIZ and KfW Development Bank, launched a new partnership with 🇨🇩 to connect more DRC communities and Congolese to sustainable, clean water sources. #WorldWaterWeek

Local organizations are often the first to respond when a disaster strikes their community. That is why USAID aims to place local communities at the center of humanitarian work. Learn more about this work here: usaid.gov/humanitarian-a…

Here at USAID, education is more than just math and reading! Through our Youth Empowerment Activity in #SouthSudan, we go beyond literacy and numeracy skills, teaching youth important life skills like resilience and social-emotional well-being. USAID South Sudan

In honor of #LiteracyDay, we celebrate our USAID Education partnerships that have rapidly achieved double-digit increases in reading and math proficiency. Learn more about them here: edu-links.org/sites/default/…

Continuing our #LiteracyDay celebration, Dr. Belio R. Kipsang with Kenya’s Ministry of Education shares how USAID Kenya’s partnership supports the country’s efforts to build a more educated and prosperous future for all students. READ more: edu-links.org/learning/trans…