councelling and HIV rapid testing...
Dozens of women with newborns fill benches under a canopy outside the community health center in the Delmas neighborhood of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. A community health worker uses a bullhorn and an illustrated guide to educate mothers on actions to prevent...
Acting Global Malaria Coordinator and USAID Deputy Assistant Administrator for Global Health Irene Koek and other panelists urged renewed efforts to support and finance country-led efforts to control Malaria, diversify funding sources, coordinate investment...
Poor recognition of the sexual and reproductive health needs of Adolescents and Young People (AYP) puts them at undue disadvantage in many many ways. We continue to advocate for rights of vulnerable and key populations in Nigeria knowing that addressing...
Strengthening HIV Prevention Services for Most-at-Risk Populations (SHiPS for MARPs) The HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Virus) epidemic in Nigeria is mixed; concentrated in within populations and geographical locations...
children's day 2017 the 27th May 2017 is Children’s Day. Children are our treasure! Children's Day is a chance for all of us to get together and celebrate the precious young people in our lives. Children’s Day is about treasuring our children, including:...
The U.S. commitment to ending extreme poverty by 2030 is enshrined in the 2015 National Security Strategy (link is external) and in the 2015 Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review, both of which articulate the central role development plays in U.S....
USAID has activated a Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) JUST ANNOUNCED: USAID has activated a Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) in Nigeria to support Government of Nigeria-led efforts to reduce food insecurity in the Boko Haram-affected...
End Malaria For Good About World Malaria Day spotlights the global effort to control malaria. Each year on April 25, organizations around the world unite to celebrate success, and highlight the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment...
To reap the benefits of vaccines, children need to be reached with vaccination in the first place. In poor countries with limited resources and infrastructure, there are many obstacles in reaching the children with the greatest need. Read how the The...
Two pregnant woman in South Sudan heard gunshots in their village, forcing them to flee their homes just days before their expected labor. Their neighbor, Avowa, a USAID-trained volunteer health promoter had grabbed her MAMA kit with the essentials for...
The Global Financing Facility, in support of the Every Woman Every Child movement, focuses on leveraging sustainable financing to protect the health of vulnerable mothers and children in low-income communities. USAID contributes to the GFF in Tanzania,...
Today marks the 20th anniversary of HIV Vaccine Awareness Day! Read our latest Office of HIV/AIDS Research Blog post to see why current researchers have renewed hope and determination to find a safe and effective HIV vaccine--a critical tool needed to...
It's International Youth Day! We are committed to partnering with youth to enable them to lead healthier, happier, more productive lives. Learn more about our positive youth development efforts and the impact they have on young people's health around...
Rwanda has historically faced a high burden of chronic malnutrition, or stunting, among young children. In 2005, 51% of children under 5 years old in Rwanda were stunted.3 Due to government and international efforts to eliminate malnutrition, this rate...
Omotola Jalade-Ekeindein debuts on Big Brother Naija as ONE’s Poverty is Sexist ambassador Lagos – Nigerian actress and philanthropist Omotola Jalade-Ekeindein discussed ONE campaign’s Poverty is Sexist on Multichoice’s Big Brother Naija. This year, ONE...
Many midwives in countries such as Liberia face issues with their profession including understaffing, poor working conditions and issues of salary and respect. Midwife Lucy Barh is dedicated to ensuring that midwives are able to voice their concerns and...
We are excited to target 12 countries for the next phase in America's global hunger and food security initiative, Feed the Future. We are partnering with Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guatemala, Honduras, Kenya, Mali, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, and...
Did you know that much of the bread, pasta and other wheat-based products considered staples of many American diets are made with fortified wheat flour, or flour that has had folic acid, iron and other nutrients added to it during the production process?...
