Development Challenges
What Every American Should Know about U.S. Foreign Aid
In the interest of providing taxpayers with information about the value of their federal investment in this regard, it might be helpful to look at some of the top myths surrounding foreign aid, and how these myths compare with reality.
International Day of the Girl Child: Unscripted and Unstoppable
Every year on October 11, we celebrate International Day of the Girl Child, which the United Nations adopted to bring attention to the challenges girls all around the world face on a daily basis.
USDA Visits McGovern-Dole Program in Mozambique
On September 13, Clay Hamilton, USDA Associate Administrator for Agriculture; Kyle Bonsu, Agricultural Attaché from the Foreign Agric…
Water for All
The world’s most influential and dynamic movement dedicated to transforming the planet’s water challenges began its 29th year on Sunday. World Water Week (August 25-30) is organized by...
Humana People to People Congo Implements New TB Program
Our sister organization, Humana People to People-Congo, developed a program to stop the spread of TB among the mining communities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Reforça a Leitura e Escrita: Three Components of an Effective Early Grade Literacy Program
Literacy expert Dr. Paula Green offers her reflections on effective components of successful program delivery.
Making the Most of a Little
To escape from the cycle of poverty, children in low-income countries need more opportunities to obtain an education. Planet Aid is helping.
Does a Changing Climate Mean More Poverty?
From rapidly melting ice caps to frequent hurricanes, the impacts of climate change can be seen in the environment all over the world.
Weather Wreaking Widespread Havoc
While the U.S. saw the lowest temperatures in a generation, many in Africa are enduring severe drought and flooding. Learn how we are helping communities in southern Africa develop their capacity to cope with the impacts.
Food for Knowledge: Investing in the Future
School lunch programs in developing nations represent a key investment in the future...