Description: President John. F. Kennedy created the United States Agency for International Development by executive order in 1961 to lead the US government’s international development and humanitarian efforts.
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
More information about the opportunities for funding are available here.
