There’s good news from this month’s World Economic Forum where USAID Administrator Samantha Power emphasized the role the private sector can play in addressing challenges like the global food crisis, climate change, and war in Ukraine. Bayer announced a donation of high-quality vegetable seeds to Ukrainian farmers. USAID is launching the Enterprises for Development, Growth, and Empowerment (EDGE) Fund, dedicated to partnerships that leverage businesses to advance development objectives. “When we can bring the private sector into development partnerships,” Power tweeted, “we can generate even greater progress.”

News & Events

USAID announced an additional $125 million to support Ukraine’s energy and utility infrastructure, and $8.8 million to grow our work in locally led development. And for Human Trafficking Prevention Month, we look at how the Agency is elevating this work.

Digital Feature

Russia is using winter as a weapon against Ukraine. In response, USAID is helping deliver generators, repair equipment, and more to keep electricity and heat flowing this winter. Learn more about this ongoing assistance in Ukraine. 

Collaborating with USAID

USAID’s new Gender Equity and Equality Action Fund will invest in partners that are working to increase incomes and opportunities for women. First up: efforts focused on childcare, climate gender equity, and career advancement in Africa’s trade industries.

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Uganda’s Ebola outbreak is over. The official end on Jan. 11 came after the Uganda Ministry of Health, USAID, and other partners established a robust response team to curb Ebola’s spread and care for the affected.

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