Senegal is characterized by a persistent moderate, chronic undernutrition where anemia and the “hidden hunger” of protein and micronutrient deficiencies feature prominently. To fight the root causes of malnutrition, USAID works with Community Based Solution Providers like Hapsatou Ka.
USAID, as part of the President's Malaria Initiative, is equipping malaria surveillance officers in Zanzibar like Habiba Suleimon with tools and technologies to win the fight against malaria.
In this village in Democratic Republic of Congo, many people are victims of rape. It started with the war, but customs and tradition cause other forms of sexual violence here. USAID provides psychosocial, medical, legal, and economic support to survivors of sexual violence.
Dhaki Wako Baneta, 24, is one of 12 to 15 million pastoralists living in the arid drylands of Ethiopia. Drought is a constant challenge for the livelihood of her family of 4. USAID is helping families like hers mitigate, adapt to, and recover from environmental stresses.
70% of Tanzanians live in rural areas and only 1 in 10 have access to electricity. USAID, through Power Africa, is bringing light, hope and opportunity to energy poor communities like Elizabeth's.