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To the beat of Swing Original Monks music, over 6,000 people & 133 entrepreneurs celebrated Amazonian diversity at Ecuador's Chakra Fest 2024. USAID proudly supported the event with partners Prefectura de Napo & Fundación Pachamama to help advance a robust bioeconomy for the Amazon.
To address the xenophobia Venezuelan migrants commonly experience in Colombia, USAID’s Proyecto Integra has worked with the media like El Universal to change the narrative on migration and with local orgs like Fundación Dignitas to build social cohesion and trust.
Part of 🇨🇴’s Peace Accord implementation focuses on supporting communities that face an outsized impact from years of conflict. To help do that, USAID works with Agencia de Renovación del Territorio to bring in conflict resolution experts who can de-escalate disagreements and prevent violence.
🇨🇴🇺🇸 The partnership between Agencia Nacional de Tierras and USAID ended a 20-year wait for the José de los Santos Indigenous community by delivering a long-awaited collective land title. A proud moment of collaboration and a testament to our commitment to justice for Colombia's indigenous
When Colombia’s private sector taps into the potential migrants can contribute, it helps companies and the economy grow. Great to speak with @Camcartagena, Fundación Promigas, Cámara Colombo Americana - AmCham Colombia & others about USAID’s work to provide training and match migrants to formal jobs.
In Quito, Ecuador, USAID is working with Empresa de Pasajeros Quito to create a more modern, clean, and accessible bus system. By investing in electric buses, the city will reduce emissions equivalent to removing nearly 1,300 gas-powered cars from the road each year.
The climate crisis knows no boundaries or borders—it impacts everyone. Under President Biden’ Emergency Plan for Adaptation and Resilience, PREPARE, USAID & Department of State are helping more than half a billion people respond to the shocks of a changing climate. usaid.gov/climate/adapta…
Pleased to meet again with Guyana’s Senior Minister for Finance Ashni Singh (Hon Dr Ashni Singh MP). Excellent discussion on opportunities to support 🇬🇾's ambitions for inclusive growth, democratic governance, and strong legal + regulatory frameworks to catalyze investment and economic opportunity.
Today, Haitian interim Prime Minister Garry Conille and I discussed next steps to improve security for the Haitian people, including supporting the success of the MSS mission and ensuring the Haitian people can democratically elect their leaders.
In today’s meeting with Haitian Transitional Presidential Council head Edgard Leblanc Fils, Secretary Antony Blinken affirmed international support for the TPC’s efforts and discussed next steps towards free and fair elections and improved security for the Haitian people.
I joined Secretary Antony Blinken on the ground in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, where we met with PM Garry Conille & discussed ongoing efforts to address urgent security + development needs. USAID is committed to supporting #Haiti through programs that help build the country’s long-term stability