Press Releases

On April 28, 2022, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced a goal to commit up to $50 million over five years, subject to the availability of funds, to the World Bank’s Childcare Incentive Fund to expand access to quality child care and early learning programs globally. 

I applaud the release of the historic 2022 U.S. Interagency Report on the Implementation of the Presidential Memorandum on Advancing the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons Around the World. The report puts a timely spotlight on affirmative efforts of the U.S. government, in partnership with LGBTQI+ leaders, civil-society organizations, rights advocates, and a range of partners, to defend the human rights and dignity of LGBTQI+ persons in every region of the world and across sectors.

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing $100,000 in humanitarian assistance in response to immediate needs in South Africa, following extensive flooding and mudslides throughout KwaZulu-Natal province in the aftermath of Subtropical Depression Issa. To date, the flooding and mudslides have killed at least 435 people, displaced thousands of people, and damaged or destroyed more than 12,000 houses. 

On Thursday, April 28, 2022, as a follow up to the catalytic global infrastructure initiative announced by President Biden at the Carbis Bay G7 Summit last year, Power Africa and USAID will host a high level leadership roundtable discussion on the Healthcare Electrification and Telecommunication Alliance, a new partnership that will enhance health services and assist in COVID-19 response efforts through reliable, sustainable, and affordable electricity across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Today, Administrator Samantha Power met with Nick Clegg, President of Global Affairs for Meta, to discuss Meta’s efforts to combat misinformation and disinformation. During the meeting, Administrator Power discussed USAID’s support for strengthening information integrity and civil society organizations working to combat coordinated disinformation, including falsehoods propagated by the Kremlin and its proxies about Russia's war in Ukraine. Administrator Power and Clegg discussed opportunities for Meta to enhance engagement with governments and civil society in countries that face especially severe mis- and disinformation threats, as well as areas for future investment to build the resilience of digital information ecosystems in these countries.  

On April 26, Administrator Power met the Mayor of Warsaw, Poland, Rafał Trzaskowski to discuss the ongoing flow of refugees from Ukraine into Poland, now numbering nearly 3 million people. Administrator Power thanked Mayor Trzaskowski and the Polish people for their tremendous generosity and continued assistance for Ukrainian refugees who fled Russia’s brutal invasion and are now living in Warsaw and other Polish cities. The two discussed opportunities for the United States and the international community to further support Polish cities welcoming refugees, especially in providing access to education. The Administrator also noted Poland's support in hosting USAID staff and operations where teams are continuing work on development programs and humanitarian assistance for Ukraine. The Administrator expressed continued support for the strong ties between the United States and Poland.

On April 25, Administrator Samantha Power and Honduran Minister of Foreign Affairs Enrique Reina discussed shared priorities and ongoing collaboration to address the root causes of irregular migration, including by creating economic opportunities, strengthening democratic governance, and addressing violence against women.

Yesterday, Administrator Samantha Power met with Simon Harford, Chief Executive Officer of the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) as well as Raj Shah, CEO of The Rockefeller Foundation, GEAPP founder and former USAID Administrator

Malaria, one of the world’s oldest pandemics, was eliminated from the United States 70 years ago, and today, for most Americans, a mosquito bite is a mild irritation. But for nearly half of the world’s population, a mosquito bite can lead to severe illness or death. Of the 241 million malaria cases in 2020, 627,000 led to death, the majority of them young children. In fact, across the world, a child dies of malaria almost every minute.