Every year on April 26, the world marks International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day. Chernobyl is the site of the world’s worst nuclear accident. On April 26, 1986, reactor 4 exploded, sending radioactive… more
When people are healthy, nations have a chance to prosper and develop. USAID supports health care systems that meet people’s needs for services at prices they can afford. more
Meet entrepreneurs who bring women into the digital world through empowerment and innovation. Their innovative businesses are examples of the types of divide-closing solutions USAID is looking for in the… more
Did you know tuberculosis (TB) kills more people than any other infectious disease? While this disease draws less attention than HIV or malaria, TB kills more people annually than either of those diseases… more
Part five in USAID's series on Grand Challenge female innovators featuring Sharmila Anandasabapathy, who developed a ‘Lego-like’ solution for patient care. more
When the Department of State began implementing its first department-wide policy on evaluation in 2012, it did not do so in a vacuum. The Department engaged with key congressional and partner stakeholders on… more
Part four in USAID's series on Grand Challenge female innovators featuring Rusty Low 's effort to empower students to help reduce the risk of vector-borne diseases. more
