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Declan and Rían's mom, 🇮🇪 Immigrant, married to @CassSunstein , @USAID Administrator. Tackling hunger, climate change, unemployment, humanitarian crises & more

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Samantha Power
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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.
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. @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:
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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.
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Samantha Power
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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:
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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:
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Samantha Power
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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.
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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.
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Samantha Power
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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.
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Samantha Power
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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.
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Samantha Power
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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.
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Matthew Miller
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. @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.
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Samantha Power
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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.
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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
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Sean Savett
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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:
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Samantha Power
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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.
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In Pune, India, @USAID is working with local partners to accelerate progress in HIV response by meeting LGBTQI+ communities where they are:
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