World Malaria Day
Less malaria means healthier futures for families—including safer pregnancies for mothers, healthier babies, and more school days for children.
See the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative’s latest report: pmi.gov/home/world-mal
#EndMalaria #WorldMalariaDay
USAID Burma’s Tweets
This past year USAID partners distributed 120,608 insecticide-treated nets, 230,900 malaria tests, and over 250,000 courses of treatment. We thank USAID-trained volunteers working in 3,000 villages, and all working to end malaria in Burma.
#EndMalaria #WorldMalariaDay
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The U.S. Embassy will be closed April 11-17 in observance of the Thingyan New Year holiday. On this occasion, we join the people of Burma in their calls for a peaceful, prosperous, and democratic future.
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The U.S. Embassy will be closed April 11-17 in observance of the Thingyan New Year holiday. On this occasion, we join the people of Burma in their calls for a peaceful, prosperous, and democratic future.
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#USAID Grant to Increase Revenues of a #GenderInclusive Corn Exporter. With the help of the grant, the company can enhance #productionefficiency and better corn seed quality. This will generate income for thousands of farmers who will benefit from #agriculturerelatedservices.
Recognizing women's vital roles in agriculture value chain and food production, #USAID improves women farmers’ capacity and entrepreneurship while facilitating their access to loans and investment to maximize their benefits and contributions.
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YES! WE CAN END TB
TB is one of the leading infectious disease killers in the world. New Global USAID #TBStrategy 2023-2030 aims to reduce TB #mortality by 52% by 2030. USAID is working to raise #awareness about TB and #efforts to end the global #epidemic. #WorldTBDay
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This year's International Women’s Day theme is 'DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality,'. #Innovation, #technological change, and #education in the #digital age for achieving #genderequality and the #empowerment of all women and girls.#IWD2023
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By improving private sector corporate governance, transparency, & competitiveness helps responsible businesses deal with challenges. E.g., After implementing operational & logistics recommendations, a contract farming business grew export sales by 402%.
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#USAID Responsible Investment and Trade Activity is working to unlock access to international high-end markets for ‘Made in Myanmar’ artisanal textiles.
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USAID is providing an additional $50 million in humanitarian assistance for emergency food & nutrition assistance in Burma. This funding will support 's work to treat & prevent malnutrition in conflict-affected states, helping more than 750,000 people.
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USAID is providing an additional $50 million in humanitarian assistance for emergency food & nutrition assistance in Burma. This funding will support @WFP’s work to treat & prevent malnutrition in conflict-affected states, helping more than 750,000 people. usaid.gov/news-informati
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USAID’s #Agriculture and #Food Systems Development Activity (AFDA) helps farmers cultivate pulses in Myanmar’s central #dryzone to have higher yields with less #environmental impact. #WorldPulsesDay2023
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In the face of severe labor shortages, #USAID's AFDA partnered with an agriculture mechanization service company. Now farmers can rent machinery to help prepare land, harvest, & sort their crops. Efficient harvesting improves the quality of crop and reduced crop losses by 30 %
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For 2 years, Burma’s junta has denied the people democracy & peace, leaving thousands dead & 1.5M displaced. will continue to provide humanitarian aid to those living under this brutal regime and we stand with the people in their call for a peaceful and democratic Burma.
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#USAID #agritech Partner recently launched the Green Way mobile app to expand the reach of local farmers. Green Way provides #digitalinformation, services, and #datadrivensolutions to address challenges in Burma's #agriculture sector. dl.greenwaymyanmar.com
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One example of how is helping small businesses connect in Myanmar to grow the agriculture sector.
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5 ways #Localization happens in 5 different contexts.
1️⃣ Kenya
2️⃣ Burma
3️⃣ Nepal
4️⃣ Uganda
5️⃣ Paraguay
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In 2022, supported access to health care for the people of Burma, including emphasizing the importance of immunizations and holding Routine Childhood Immunization Days at community sites.
#BURMA #2022atUSAID
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In 2022, worked to alleviate food insecurity in Burma by training smallholder farmers on agricultural best practices, including effective use of organic and chemical fertilizers and soil conservation for better crops.
#BURMA #2022atUSAID
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With today’s final sentencing of Aung San Suu Kyi, Burma’s military regime continues to disregard int'l law & the will of the people. All those unjustly detained must be released. supports the people of Burma and their call for an inclusive, accountable democracy.
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We strongly condemn the Burma military regime’s final sentencing of Aung San Suu Kyi and call on the regime to immediately and unconditionally release her and all political prisoners and to respect the will of the people in Burma.
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In 2022, programming supported the people of Burma and their desire to return to a path towards an inclusive democracy.
#BURMA #2022atUSAID
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Thank you to Ambassador Vajda for his dedication to improving the lives of the people of Myanmar and for his support of USAID's development programs and assistance.
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Message from Ambassador Thomas L. Vajda to the People of Myanmar on Completion of his Service
December 17, 2022
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We acknowledge and honor those in Burma bravely working to promote human rights in pursuit of Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All.
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Today, #InternationalHumanRightsDay , USAID reaffirms its support of the people of Burma, who promote Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All despite risks to their own lives, rights, and freedoms.
supports the people of Burma to protect and advance their human rights.
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This comprehensive guide includes the evidence-based framework for ’s survivor-centered approach that leverages local organizations. Learn more and join the effort to #EndGBV #16Days
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"[Gender-based violence] undermines not only the safety, dignity, overall health, and agency of the millions of individuals who experience it, but also the public health, economic stability, and security of nations,” – Foundational Elements for GBV Programming in Development.
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works to amplify women’s voices, raise awareness of GBV, and increase community and religious leaders' abilities to support women and girls affected by GBV. #16Days
Learn more about the U.S. Strategy to Prevent and Respond to GBV Globally: state.gov/wp-content/upl
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#USAID Agriculture and Food Systems Development Activity partnered with the Farmer-to-Farmer program to train smallholder farmers on soil and water conservation in Dry Zone areas in central Burma.
#USAID programs support the equality and inclusion of persons with disabilities in Burma and around the world. Persons with disabilities who play a leadership role in their societies accelerate inclusive, equitable, and #sustainabledevelopment. #IDPD
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The U.S. government’s theme for #WorldAidsDay2022 is Putting Ourselves to the Test: Achieving Equity to End HIV. Today, on #WAD2022, we reaffirm our commitment to delivering equitable programming that meets the needs of the most vulnerable in Burma.
#PEPFARSavesLives #USAID
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AFDA launched its first-ever Digital #agriculture #representatives (DARs) program for 26 youth participants. By encouraging #youth to promote technology use in agriculture, DARs program contributes to the development of value chains, promotes #resilience in rural #communities.
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#USAID understands that children are the future of our planet! Today, we celebrate #WorldChildrensDay and honor the critical work to advance children’s health happening in #Burma . #WorldChildrensDay2022
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In 2019, preterm birth complications were 39% of the leading causes of newborn death in Myanmar.
International #MNCH experts have come together to highlight updated recommendations for the care of #premature and low-birth-weight infants.
#WorldPrematurityDay2022
#USAID Fish for Livelihoods (F4L) activity provides vegetable seed kits for farmers in Magway Region to improve #nutrition and increase the availability of diverse #food throughout the year.
#F4L #vegetables #diverse #utilization #sustainable #water
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Burma’s military regime continues to violate human rights and wage violence on the innocent. The people of #Burma deserve better. supports an inclusive multi-party democracy and respect for fundamental freedoms.
Read the U.S. statement: state.gov/the-second-ann
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Two years ago today, was the last time credible multiparty elections were held in Burma. The U.S. remains committed to supporting an inclusive democratic future for Burma and denying the regime credibility, especially in their planned 2023 sham “elections.”
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Two years ago today, was the last time credible multiparty elections were held in Burma. The U.S. remains committed to supporting an inclusive democratic future for Burma and denying the regime credibility, especially in their planned 2023 sham “elections.”
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BLOG 📝: Curious about how works with local partners? Check out , , and @USAIDGuatemala’s best tips: workwithusaid.org/blog/what-loca #localization
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#USAID Agriculture and Food Systems Development Activity (AFDA) support helps by bringing #sesame #valuechain market actors together in new mutually beneficial relationships. Access to #finance, #mechanized services, and input #suppliers set local farmers up for success.
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