USAID

WHO WE ARE USAID leads international development and humanitarian efforts to save lives, reduce poverty, strengthen democratic governance and help people progress beyond assistance. What We Do USAID is the world's premier international development agency and a catalytic actor driving development results. USAID's work advances U.S. national security and economic prosperity, demonstrates American generosity, and promotes a path to recipient self-reliance and resilience. Development Journey “We provide development assistance to help partner countries on their own development journey to self-reliance. We look at ways to help lift lives and build communities.” – USAID Administrator Mark Green Assistance to Foreign Countries U.S. foreign assistance has always had the twofold purpose of furthering America's interests while improving lives in the developing world. USAID carries out U.S. foreign policy by promoting broad-scale human progress at the same time it expands stable, free societies, creates markets and trade partners for the United States, and fosters good will abroad. USAID works in over 100 countries to: Promote Global Health Support Global Stability Provide Humanitarian Assistance Catalyze Innovation and Partnership Empower Women and Girls