The back-to-back celebrations for World Environment Day and World Oceans Day this month give USAID another opportunity to highlight our work combating plastics pollution. USAID’s ocean plastics programs, including the Save Our Seas Initiative, have prevented the equivalent of 6.5 billion plastic bottles from leaking into the environment. Our work with governments, communities, and the private sector is building policies and practices that help strengthen the three Rs—reduce, reuse, recycle—on a global scale for greater impact.

News & Events

This week Administrator Samantha Power is in Kenya and Tanzania. USAID is responding to the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine. And Vice President Kamala Harris highlighted nearly $100 million in USAID support for Caribbean projects addressing climate, energy, and food security.

Digital Feature

Take a trip to the remote Karnali River Basin in Nepal to see how one community is using mobile phone vouchers to guard against food insecurity and gain access to everything from weather forecasts to nutrition advice.

Collaborating with USAID

USAID released an update on our progress toward putting local partners at the center of our work. The new Localization Progress Report shows our highest percentage of direct local funding in at least a decade, and a 38% increase from last year.

Did You Know...

Many LGBTQI+ people face discrimination around the world. During Pride Month, USAID raised the Pride Flag and issued a reminder that we remain committed to championing equality for all. Watch the Atlantic Council’s June 28 fireside chat with Administrator Power for more about our efforts.

Supporting Mental Health Needs in Ukraine