JOB OPPORTUNITY: Deputy Democracy and Governance Office Director, Senior Advisor, USAID Mission in Zimbabwe. Applications close August 14. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gPVDdZVV #WorkWithUs #JobOpportunity #USAID
USAID
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Our work advances U.S. national security & economic prosperity, demonstrates American generosity.
About us
USAID is the lead U.S. Government agency that works to end extreme global poverty and enable resilient, democratic societies to realize their potential. U.S. foreign assistance has always had the twofold purpose of furthering America's interests while improving lives in the developing world. USAID carries out U.S. foreign policy by promoting broad-scale human progress at the same time it expands stable, free societies, creates markets and trade partners for the United States, and fosters good will abroad. Spending less than 1 percent of the total federal budget, USAID works in over 100 countries to: -Promote broadly shared economic prosperity; -Strengthen democracy and good governance; -Protect human rights; -Improve global health, -Advance food security and agriculture; -Improve environmental sustainability; -Further education; -Help societies prevent and recover from conflicts; and -Provide humanitarian assistance in the wake of natural and man-made disasters. Privacy Policy: http://www.usaid.gov/privacy-policy
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http://www.usaid.gov
External link for USAID
- Industry
- International Affairs
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1961
- Specialties
- International Development, Disaster Response, Global Health, Food Security, Humanitarian Assistance, and Ending Extreme Poverty
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1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20004, US
Employees at USAID
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Vulnerable children sit at the crux of multiple compounding crises and conflict globally including poverty, conflict, climate change, and more. The United States Government has come together to develop an interagency approach to promote children’s safety, well-being, and development globally through the #ThriveStrategy. With USAID taking the lead, we hope to see strengthened commitment to #ChildrenInAdversity across the government and in USAID programming worldwide. Learn more about the strategy ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g_WBHtHW
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EVENT: Resilience investments can save up to $7 for every $1 spent, ensuring hard-fought gains are not lost. Join an international panel of experts from FAO , InterAction, and USAID for “Roadmap to Resilience: USAID’s Updated Resilience Policy,” hosted by Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), to explore the to enduring—and increasing—need to integrate resilience into cross-secretarial programming in the face of global shocks. 📅 & ⌚: 7/30, 2:30pm EDT 🖊️(hybrid): https://lnkd.in/enHpKA9t #Event #FreeEvent #NewPolicy
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Did you know that approximately 2.6 billion people remain unconnected to the internet, nearly all of which are in the least developed countries? To close this digital divide and build a future that benefits all, USAID has launched a new Digital Policy. The Digital Policy will prepare USAID and our partners around the world to adapt to rapid changes, adopt digital technologies responsibly, uphold democratic values, bolster information integrity and resilience, engage in strategic competition to counter authoritarianism, and decisively accelerate development progress and humanitarian response using digital technologies. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gCkXUP_T #NewPolicy #Policy #DigitalDevelopment #GlobalDevelopment
USAID's Digital Policy | Policy | U.S. Agency for International Development
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Today USAID is launching our Digital Policy to shape our digital programming work in the years to come. Join USAID Administrator Samantha Power and Carnegie Endowment for International Peace President Dr. Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar to learn about how we’re enabling everyone, everywhere to thrive in the digital age. https://lnkd.in/gve3J-je
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EVENT: Join USAID’s virtual Federal Resume Writing Workshop on August 6th at 1pm ET to help equip yourself with the knowledge needed to succeed in your federal job search. Don't miss out! Your resume can work to help you earn a fulfilling career at USAID. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eDy85r8x
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Fresh off the press! USAID’s 2024 Annual Report on Preventing Child and Maternal Deaths celebrates the major strides we are making on maternal and child survival around the world. We are proud to share that in 2023, USAID helped more than 92 million women and children access essential—and often lifesaving—care. USAID is deeply grateful for the unwavering support of Congress and the American people, whose generosity made these accomplishments, and the others detailed in this report, possible. Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/g5AaPkYM
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EVENT: 🗓️ July 24, 9-10:30 AM EST: Join us for an insightful webinar on global migration and health as part of our Health Systems Strengthening Learning Series! Discover how countries are implementing health systems approaches to ensure access to essential health services for both migrant and host communities. Hear from experts at WHO, USAID, Fundación Juntos Se Puede, and Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health on key issues in health equity and integration. Register here. https://lnkd.in/ekF_UTBD
Global Migration and Health: Beyond a Humanitarian Response Towards a Health Systems Approach
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: USAID has an exciting job opportunity as a Deputy Assistant Administrator for our Bureau for Latin America and Caribbean. Please note this job is open only to individuals who meet the requirements listed. Click here to learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/g3TGaUeE #JobOpportunity #WorkWithUs #USAID
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We are excited to announce the Cybersecurity Protection and Response (CPR) program, partnering with IBM to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities across the Europe and Eurasia region. This five-year initiative will empower host governments and critical infrastructure operators to effectively identify, respond to, and recover from cyberattacks. With the alarming increase in cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure and government networks in the region, this partnership aims to build the long-term cybersecurity resilience of partner nations. With IBM’s global expertise and innovative solutions, we are supporting development, strengthening governance, and addressing workforce challenges. Robust cybersecurity is essential to support modern development and humanitarian strategies that increasingly rely on digital technologies. Through this collaboration, we aim to ensure the safety and integrity of digital environments, ultimately enhancing development and humanitarian assistance outcomes. https://lnkd.in/ggd_vx-W #USAID #IBM #Cybersecurity #EuropeAndEurasia #DigitalSecurity
USAID Announces $26 Million Partnership with IBM to Address Cybersecurity Resilience Across Key Countries in Europe and Eurasia | Press Release | U.S. Agency for International Development
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