This month, Administrator Samantha Power traveled to El-Arish, Egypt—the hub for international assistance crossing into Gaza—to accompany 16.3 metric tons of medical supplies, winter clothing, food, and other aid for people in Gaza and the West Bank affected by the ongoing conflict in that region. She also announced an additional $21 million in U.S. humanitarian assistance on top of the $100 million announced weeks ago, and called on countries to help the estimated 2.2 million people in need of support. “More must be done to protect civilians and accelerate the pace of life-saving assistance reaching the people of Gaza,” she said.

News & Events

The U.S. determined war crimes have been committed in Sudan. USAID announced Cisco is helping prepare the next generation of cybersecurity experts in Ukraine. And, catch up on news about our climate work from COP28.

Digital Feature

Meet some of the brave human rights defenders that USAID supports. These changemakers work to uphold the dignity of all individuals, including people from marginalized and underserved communities. And they prove that development and democracy are integrally linked.

Collaborating with USAID

All aboard. USAID and JSC Ukrainian Railways have agreed to develop a 47-mile segment of railway that will provide an alternate route for Ukrainian exports to enter Europe and support infrastructure critical to the country’s economic recovery.

Did You Know...

From urban backyards to rural landscapes, composting produces environmental benefits. In Mali, for example, USAID is helping more than 1,000 farmers learn best practices for composting, boosting their output and decreasing dependency on imported fertilizers.

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