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
Entrepreneurship is about individuals improving their lives and the lives of those in their communities through good ideas, hard work, and a little bit of luck. Their success often creates jobs, brings new… more
To demonstrate the important role women can play when included in the global economy, GES 2017 will highlight the accomplishments and contributions of women entrepreneurs and investors driving innovation. more
September 8th is World Literacy Day. Read about how Room to Read , with USAID support, is helping make reading a habit for thousands students in India. more
Zika is a relatively new threat in the region, as is chikungunya, which is why it is critical to go door to door to explain to Hondurans the risks of these diseases, how transmission happens, and what they can… more
