As a Colombian American, I am particularly pleased to celebrate the extensive achievements of the more than 50 million Hispanic Americans in the United States during Hispanic Heritage Month. And in my role as… more
In 1999, as a graduate student doing a research project in El Salvador, I was held up at gunpoint. With a .45 pistol thrust into my chest, I had never felt such fear in my life. I know that my brush with… more
Meet a few of the amazing humanitarians who are this year’s winners of the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal in the category of National Security and International Affairs. more
Last week at UNGA, P3 Impact Award finalists presented their innovative partnership ideas to convince a group of judges why they should win the P3 Impact Award. more
Last week at UNGA, USAID made important funding announcements and demonstrated its leadership role in international development and humanitarian efforts. Here are the top five highlights... more
Young people are working hard to build the world they want to live in. They have come up with innovative ideas - from 3D-printable prosthetics to a low-cost device that prevents childbirth injuries. more
On September 19, 2017 a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Mexico City, the State of Puebla and surrounding areas causing widespread destruction, injuries, and loss of life. As of September 21, there are at least… more
Hurricane Irma — the strongest Atlantic hurricane on record — unleashed catastrophic rain, wind, and storm surges across the Caribbean, leaving a trail of devastation from Barbuda to Cuba. Here, USAID shares… more
