Blogs

Blog posts and success stories from across USAID.

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Protecting and Empowering Women and Girls for Safer Access to Water

The Kenya Water and Sanitation Civil Society Network and the African Civil Society Network on Water and Sanitation launched the Sex for Water—Promoting Safe Space for Girls and Young Women in Kibera project.

    Tags:
  • Gender-Based Violence
  • Water Security, Sanitation, and Hygiene
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Supporting Safe Sanitation and Preventing Gender-Based Violence in South Sudan

The USAID Integrated WASH Response and Prevention of Gender-Based Violence is working directly with communities in South Sudan to improve access to safe water and sanitation.

    Tags:
  • Gender-Based Violence
  • Water Security, Sanitation, and Hygiene
  • Engaging Men and Boys
  • Women’s Leadership
  • Project Design and Implementation
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Women in the Waste Sector: Unlocking Global Climate Gains through Local Action

In the Philippines, women are leading the way in reducing plastic waste pollution by creating circular economies where waste is used and reused as a resource.

    Tags:
  • Economic Growth
  • Biodiversity, Conservation, and Natural Resources Management
  • Water Security, Sanitation, and Hygiene
  • Entrepreneurship, Digital, and Financial Inclusion
  • Gender Equality in the Workforce
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Protecting the Earth Starts with Safety and Equality

USAID has countless partnerships and extensive programs to economically and intellectually empower women to leverage their know-how and expertise to increase climate resilience.

    Tags:
  • Gender-Based Violence
  • Biodiversity, Conservation, and Natural Resources Management
  • Water Security, Sanitation, and Hygiene
  • Resilience and Food Security