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USAID Celebrates International Literacy Day

Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) celebrates International Literacy Day, a worldwide recognition of the importance of reading.
September 8, 2022
Press Release

Special Opportunity for USAID Higher Education-Affiliated Awardees

USAID’s Research Division (formerly the Center for Development Research), is seeking applications from USAID higher institution-affiliated Awardees interested in receiving technical support in translating the results of their USAID-funded projects into development impact.
July 21, 2022
Opportunity

USAID’s Joshua Josa Winning the 2022 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal People’s Choice Award

The award is a testament to Josh’s tireless work on behalf of children living with disabilities and a wonderful example of USAID’s values and commitment to impacting lives around the world for the better.
August 5, 2022
Press Release
Disability Inclusive Education
February 23, 2022

ACR GCD to Collaborate with the Girls’ Education Challenge to Create a Technical Brief on Inclusive Learning Assessments

Many countries have invested considerable efforts to increase access to and the quality of education for children with disabilities, but a myriad of challenges remain to reach that goal.
Disability Inclusive Education
February 16, 2022

Remarks: USAID Administrator Samantha Power at Global Disability Summit 2022

The U.S. Government has been a leader in taking action on disability rights for decades, working with partners to accomplish some foundational work.
Disability Inclusive Education
February 9, 2022

Grace in Space Launches in a New Accessible Format on a New Platform

SIL LEAD uploads a new, accessible version of the book to its Bloom Library platform for children who are blind or have low vision.
Education in Crisis and Conflict
January 27, 2022

New USAID Initiatives in Honduras

Today, Vice President Harris announced new USAID initiatives to help the people of Honduras fight COVID-19 and find hope and opportunity in their home communities.
Reading & Literacy
January 25, 2022

The Asia Foundation Releases New Collection of Books through Begin with Books Prize

The Asia Foundation (TAF) released a collection of 33 books for children in Papua New Guinea (PNG) in three of their local languages, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin and Enga.
Reading & Literacy
January 14, 2022

All Children Reading is Named a Finalist in 2021 USAID CLA Case Competition

The annual competition captures real-life examples of USAID staff and partners using Collaborating, Learning and Adapting (CLA) approaches to achieve better development outcomes.
January 7, 2022

Job Opportunity: Education Development Officer (Monitoring, Evaluation, And Learning Advisor)

EDU leverages its expertise, partnerships, and global perspective to guide and influence the education sector, advancing U.S. Government development priorities.
Information and Communication Technology
November 23, 2021

USAID Announces Partnership to Launch National Geographic Kids Africa

USAID Administrator Samantha Power, signed a memorandum of understanding with The Walt Disney Company to create a partnership with Kenya-based conservation organization, WildlifeDirect, to produce National Geographic Kids Africa.