Announcements

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USAID Celebrates International Literacy Day

USAID made a big impact in elevating the importance of reading and literacy. By September 13, the video received more than 16,600 views across Youtube and Twitter and is still growing.
September 15, 2021
General Announcement

USAID Launches New Policy on Economic Growth

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has recently published a new Policy on Economic Growth. This Policy draws on the latest thinking and evidence in the field of economic development.
January 11, 2021
General Announcement

Administrator Samantha Power at the USAID Global Leadership and Education Advancing Development (Global Lead)

International Youth Day is about rejecting that notion and demonstrating that young people are, in fact, some of our strongest partners in securing peace and progress on the ground.
August 20, 2021
General Announcement
Reading & Literacy
September 13, 2021

Ready2Read Challenge Awarded to Three Innovators Building Foundational Language and Literacy Skills Using EdTech

The Asia Foundation, ILC Africa, and Rochester Institute of Technology to address gaps in early learning among children in Nepal, Malawi, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, and the Philippines
Education Finance
April 22, 2021

Funding Opportunity Notice: Scaling Quality Basic Education in Africa through Blended Finance

We want to drive significant amounts of commercial financing and investment to increase access to high quality education in select African countries, especially for low-income households. We are seeking your bold and innovative actionable plans!
Disability Inclusive Education
March 8, 2021

USAID-funded Inclusive Education Project in Mali Adapts Braille EGRA

A USAID-funded inclusive education project in Mali adapted the Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) to be used with braille for the first time.
Reading & Literacy
July 14, 2020

Expressions of Interest Now Open for Education Providers and Social Investors in Ghana

Ghana EOI open for applications until July 22, 2020.
Reading & Literacy
May 11, 2020

USAID/Ethiopia Helps Children Continue to Learn during the COVID-19 Pandemic through Radio and TV

USAID/Ethiopia is helping children to continue to learn during the COVID-19 pandemic by providing educational content to children via radio and TV.
December 31, 2019

USAID Announces $15.5M in Thirteen New Grants to Programs Under The Development Innovation Ventures (DIV)

Through Development Innovation Ventures, USAID supports evidence-driven solutions that transform millions of lives at a fraction of the usual cost.
Gender and Education
October 25, 2018

Winners Announced for Young Women Transform Prize

Michelle Bekkering, E3 Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator announced eight winners of the Young Women Transform Prize.