development assistance

Woman smiling in field (© One Acre Fund)

Helping Africa’s small farmers access credit, improve yields

The One Acre Fund, a U.S. government partner, helps African farmers access fertilizer to increase profits and feed their families.
Ajay Banga speaking with woman (© Nadine Hutton/MasterCard Worldwide/AP)

U.S. World Bank nominee leads in business and development

Ajay Banga, President Biden's nominee to lead the World Bank, has long worked to expand prosperity through digital technology.
Three smiling women holding coffee cherries and branches (© Blake Dunlop/Root Capital)

Helping Indonesian coffee growers thrive

Coffee farmers across Indonesia, especially women farmers, face challenges getting credit. Learn about some U.S.-backed programs that help.
Close-up view of Mount Coffee Hydropower Plant (© Zoom Dosso/AFP/Getty Images)

Partnering to build high-quality infrastructure

The U.S. helps build quality infrastructure around the world. Here is how the U.S. works to ensure projects follow high standards.
Women in Kyrgyz cultural clothing smiling and looking at each other (Courtesy of Peace Corps)

Peace Corps celebrates spirit of volunteerism

The Peace Corps celebrates more than 60 years of volunteerism March 1. Learn which country recently welcomed its first group of trainees.
Female doctor pointing at lung X-rays with patient standing next to her (USAID/Bohdan Vilshanskyi)

30 years of continued U.S. assistance under the FREEDOM Support Act

Learn about the lasting impact of a 1992 law called the Freedom for Russia and Emerging Eurasian Democracies and Open Markets Act.
Dramatic sunset over dry, cracked earth (© Ivan Soto Cobos/Shutterstock.com)

How climate change affects the food crisis

This installment in a series looks at how climate change is among factors driving the current global food crisis.
Man and woman standing in field looking at piece of paper (© Likati Thomas/Feed the Future Tanzania Mboga na Matunda)

U.S. Feed the Future program expands in 8 African countries

Learn about Feed the Future, a U.S. government program to combat hunger, and which African countries are getting new agricultural support.
Fish on display in open-air market (State Dept./Ron Przysucha)

Supporting responsible fishing in the Pacific

The U.S. government, the private sector and nonprofits are working with groups in Peru and Ecuador to promote sustainable fishing.