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USAID is an independent federal government agency that receives overall foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State. Our Work supports long-term and equitable economic growth and advances U.S. foreign policy objectives by supporting:

economic growth, agriculture and trade;
global health; and,
democracy, conflict prevention and humanitarian assistance.

Obama and the MDGs September 24th, 2010 The Obama Administration has released its plan to achieve the Millennium Development Goals by 2015. The Administration has recognized the crucial nature of the MDGs and the developmental, strategic and economic importance each of that these goals mean.	AMERICA’S NEWSROOM: WORLD MALARIA DAY CALLS ATTENTION TO GLOBAL FIGHT April 24th, 2012 This morning on Fox News’ “America’s Newsroom with Bill Hemmer and Martha MacCallum,” Malaria No More CEO Dr. David Bowen and former top aide to President George W. Bush, Michael Gerson, spoke with MacCallum about the tremendous work the U.S. Government is doing to fight malaria.	Kaolack Is Completely Covered March 22nd, 2011 Great news! The region of Kaolack in Senegal has achieved universal coverage with mosquito nets, proving that Senegal is well on its way to the end of malaria deaths.
Dr. Shah, I Presume? May 24th, 2011 In the latest episode of Malaria Watch (tv) from the Malaria Policy Center, USAID Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah discusses how the U.S. Government has helped Africa make strides against malaria.	The Faces Behind The Numbers by Katharine McPhee April 26th, 2012 Just back from Africa, Katharine McPhee learned that although she can't save the world, she can help save at least one life.