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Small-scale farmers in Georgia face numerous challenges. Deficient production practices and technologies combined with lack of access to agricultural credit are among the shortcomings hindering the development of the country’s fresh herbs industry.
For four teachers at Public School 17 in Kutaisi, Georgia, teaching high school students is more than a job. It is a commitment to helping their young students make safe and healty choices on their path to adulthood.
For three hours every day, Nato Kuprava, Irina Burjaliani, Tea Kutateladze and Eka Murusidze stay after school on a volunteer basis to teach their students about reproductive health, sexually transmitted diseases, drug and alcohol abuse and other social issues such as early marriage.
More than 1.5 million newly insured Georgians are now able to better navigate the complex world of health insurance thanks to a USAID-initiated Health Insurance Mediation Service (HIMS). The new service is part of the Government of Georgia’s Ministry of Labor Health and Social Affairs (MOLHSA) and serves Georgians by resolving disputes and strengthening interactions between vulnerable individuals, insurers, and health care providers.
Since 1994, when USAID officially opened its Mission for the West Bank and Gaza, USAID programs have helped four million Palestinians living in the West Bank and Gaza lead healthier and more productive lives. To date, this assistance has totaled approximately $4.3 billion – more than what has been provided by any other donor country. American assistance and partnership with the Palestinian people dates back to the 19th century, when Ottoman Palestine was host to many American private voluntary organizations engaged in educational, medical and welfare relief work. Assistance from the United States increased in 1948, when American private voluntary organizations provided food relief for people displaced as a result of the Arab-Israeli war.
University student works at the microscope to identify recovered animals as part of a joint research on marine species
USAID Indonesia
Many USAID programs in Indonesia support the transfer of scientific knowledge and technologies. These efforts provide a catalyst for Indonesia to move forward on the nation’s development continuum.
Prestasi scholars gathered before departing to the U.S.
Swiny Andina, USAID Indonesia
USAID's education programs provide a range of training opportunities and scholarships for Indonesians. Students develop the skills and expertise needed to address global challenges and help advance Indonesia as a prosperous, democratic nation.
Since the late1950s, more than 4,000 Indonesians have received scholarships to U.S. and Indonesian universities and tens of thousands of Indonesians have attended short-term training programs.
Bidan Tatik, a midwife in Donomulyo Village, East Java, Indonesia on a house call to check a newborn in her village.
Syane Luntungan, USAID EMAS, Indonesia
Infectious diseases pose a global health security threat because of their ability to spread quickly and cross national borders. Diseases and poor health systems inflict harm on humans, animals, and countries’ economies. Under the U.S.-Indonesia Strategic Partnership (2015), the U.S. and Indonesia agreed to expand health cooperation to strengthen Indonesian health systems and to increase local capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to global health challenges while advancing security and prosperity.
A man of indigenous Papuan descent queues for public health center services in Wamena District, Papua. USAID Indonesia improves access to better basic services for vulnerable groups, particularly in eastern Indonesia, where demand is high.
Luthfi Ashari, USAID/Indonesia
Indonesia has experienced remarkable transformation to a more participatory and more open government over the past two decades. While this young democracy continues to make progress, state institutions still struggle to control endemic corruption, improve management of public services, and protect citizen rights. The United States and Indonesia, two of the largest democratic countries in the world, agreed to elevate its relationship to a Strategic Partnership in 2015 to advance strong and resilient democratic societies while promoting international peace, prosperity and security.
A girl running on the coastal area in Kalimantan where USAID helped replant mangroves.
Janice Laurente, USAID/Indonesia
Indonesia is home to some of the world’s richest biodiversity, tropical forest, and marine ecosystems. Today, the island nation is experiencing grave environmental threats ranging from rapid deforestation and over-fishing to extreme weather events. The United States and Indonesia partner directly to address environmental challenges and climate security. This strong commitment is reflected in the U.S.-Indonesia Strategic Partnership agreed in 2015 by the two nations.
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