The partnership between
@USAID
and Japan represents a cornerstone of global development investment. I spoke this week with
@jica_direct_en
President Tanaka about our collaboration to advance a free and open, peaceful, and prosperous world.
Today,
@USAID
opened its Belarus office in Vilnius, Lithuania.
We continue to stand with the Belarusian people in their fight for democracy and self-determination.
.
@USAID
’s EDGE Fund unlocks the power of the private sector to tackle the biggest challenges in development.
This week at the
@WhiteHouse
, I announced the next round of funding is open for business:
For many kids, returning to school this year was guaranteed. But for those in Ukraine, the answer was far from certain.
@USAID
supported an underground school in Kharkiv—helping 900 students return to in-person lessons amid Russia’s brutal attacks.
In low- & middle-income countries, home to 1.5+ billion children, 1 in 2 kids has elevated levels of lead in their blood.
On Monday,
@unicefchief
& I will kick off a new global effort to create a lead-free future for every child.
Tune in:
Join
@USAID
&
@FordFoundation
for
#UNGA79
's Democracy Delivers – a convening of world leaders and philanthropic partners taking action to support democratic bright spots around the world.
Tune in on Wednesday:
Extreme weather has decimated crops & food systems—260M+ are chronically hungry in sub-Saharan Africa.
We announced the
@FeedtheFuture
Accelerator, to help transform food systems in Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia that will boost food security across Africa.
There have been 174 attacks on schools across Burma over the past 2 yrs–harming civilians & denying children the right to safe education. Urgent action is needed to protect the students & educators of Burma. The regime must stop violence against civilians.
In the midst of Sudan's brutal war, flooding & displacement are now driving a rapid increase in cholera, with nearly 10K suspected cases.
USAID partners
@UNICEF
&
@WHO
are supporting treatment centers, vaccinations, & water quality monitoring to prevent transmission.
Congress voted yesterday to confirm Margaret Taylor as Legal Adviser for
@StateDept
. Margaret has been an essential partner as
@USAID
’s General Counsel—we’ve greatly benefited from her wisdom, compassion & leadership over the years.
Maduro forced Edmundo González into exile because the people of Venezuela succeeded in voicing their desire for a true democracy.
We stand with them and with their chosen candidate, Edmundo González.
.
@SecBlinken
spoke with Venezuelan democratic opposition leaders
@EdmundoGU
and
@MariaCorinaYA
, commending their commitment to democracy. The Secretary reiterated that the U.S. continues to press for a return to democratic freedoms in Venezuela and respect for the will of voters.
Millions of Sudanese are cut off from lifesaving aid. Assurances from the RSF & SAF that relief supplies can safely go thru Shendi to Khartoum is progress, but a fraction of what's needed & must be replicated. Grateful for the heroic efforts of partners to reach those in need.
In 🇺🇦, USAID continues to deliver materials & equipment to help repair & restore energy infrastructure damaged by Russia's brutal attacks. This summer we provided:
✔️114 power transformers
✔️5,417 insulators
✔️53 voltage transformers
✔️Materials to restore >1,677km of power lines
For over 17 long months, the Sudanese people—who deserve freedom, peace, and justice—have endured a senseless war that has created one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. The United States will not abandon them. Read President Biden’s statement:
A true leader & advocate for
@USAID
's priorities, Adam Schmidt will work tirelessly to provide vital support to the people of Burma as
@USAIDBurma
's new Mission Director—especially in the face of the ongoing humanitarian & political crisis in Burma.