Bridging The Gap: Empowering Ugandan Farmers For A Sustainable Future
Agriculture is the backbone of Uganda’s economy, with smallholder farmers producing up to 70% of the country’s marketed produce. Despite its significance, many farmers still rely on subsistence farming and
Prosper Africa’s Commitment To Boosting Trade And Investment In North Africa: Egypt And Morocco Lead The Way
Following the U.S.-Morocco Venture Capital Forum in Morocco in May, and Coordinator British A. Robinson’s recent trip to Egypt, Prosper Africa is refocusing its commitment to North Africa, with a
The African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA) Announces The Catalytic Pooled Fund To Expand Social Financing In Africa
The Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) in partnership with Prosper Africa, and in support of the African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA) is proud to announce the Catalytic Pooled Fund (CPF), a
Prosper Africa Tech For Trade Alliance Launches Request For Applications To Scale African Tech Solutions For Trade And Commerce
The Prosper Africa Tech for Trade Alliance is excited to announce a Request for Applications (RFA) from African companies with innovative, technology-driven solutions that can accelerate commerce and trade across
Visa Restriction Policy On Undermining Democracy In Ghana
The United States is committed to supporting and advancing democracy in Ghana and around the world. The Department of State is announcing a new visa restriction policy today that will
Prosper Africa And ImpactA Global Join Forces To Tackle Challenges In Climate Finance
Prosper Africa, a U.S. Presidential national security initiative aimed at strengthening the strategic and economic partnership between the U.S. and Africa, has committed USD 5 million to ImpactA Global, a
Prosper Africa Announces Catalytic Capital Awards At The Concordia Summit To Boost Climate-Smart And Resilient Infrastructure In Africa
Today, at the Concordia Summit, Prosper Africa Coordinator British A. Robinson, alongside key partners Invesco, ImpactA Global, and Legal & General, announced two catalytic capital awards aimed at mobilizing over
Improving Access To Reproductive Healthcare In Senegal
Averaging around 4.4 births per woman, Senegal has one of the highest fertility rates in the world. Yet pregnancy is risky, especially in rural areas where as many as one
New Data Shows Significant Growth In U.S.- Africa Trade And Investment Engagement
Since the start of the Biden-Harris Administration in January 2021, the U.S. government, in support of the Prosper Africa Initiative, has closed 1,695 deals valued at $63.5 billion in 41 African
Historic Flooding In West And Central Africa Leaves Communities In Urgent Need
Countries across West and Central Africa, and especially Chad, Nigeria, Mali, and Niger, have been hit by the most severe flooding in decades, leaving up to four million people in
The United States Provides $2 Million In Additional Humanitarian Assistance For Flood-Affected Populations In Chad
Today, the United States, through USAID, announced $2 million in additional humanitarian assistance in response to widespread flooding in Chad. Since late July, ongoing heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding in
Off-Grid Renewable Energy
Roughly 57 percent, or 600 million, of the population in Sub-Saharan Africa do not have access to reliable and consistent power. USADF’s off-grid energy grants promote market-based solutions that connect
Transforming Lives Through STEM Education, Entrepreneurship, And Evaluation In South Africa
Via our Youth Entrepreneurship Portfolio over the last five years USADF has invested more than $4 million dollars in over 250 early stage African social entrepreneurs. Mmabatho Mokiti is a
Youth And Women Entrepreneurships
USADF builds pathways to self-reliance and prosperity by taking the lead from African social entrepreneurs and enterprises on their development needs and solutions. Over the past five year period (2019-2023),
Under Secretary Zeya’s Remarks Announcing Nearly $536 Million In Additional Humanitarian Assistance For Sub-Saharan Africa In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Good afternoon. I am grateful to be joining you all today in Addis Ababa, after a robust visit to Kenya. Earlier today, I had productive and timely discussions with Foreign
Empowering Women Cooperatives In Benin Through Cassava Processing
In Benin, cassava plays a crucial role as a staple food among low-income consumers, causing a high regional demand for gari and other cassava products like tapioca. The Union Communale
West African Cashew Exports Poised For Growth In Partnership With U.S. Based Supplier
The Challenge: By 2025, the global cashew kernel market is projected to reach almost $7 billion. West Africa is a leading producer of raw cashews and yet 90 percent of
The United States Announces More Than $39 Million In Assistance To The People Of Zimbabwe
Today, the United States, through USAID, announced an additional $39 million in drought response assistance to the people of Zimbabwe as the lean season – when food is scarcest –
USAID Provides More Than $69 Million In Humanitarian Assistance For Crisis-Affected Populations In Chad
Today, White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby announced that the United States, through USAID, will provide more than $69 million in additional humanitarian assistance in response to persistent
The United States Announces Nearly $203 Million In Humanitarian Assistance For The People Of Sudan
Today, the United States, through the USAID and U.S. Department of State, announced an additional $203 million in additional urgent humanitarian assistance for the people of Sudan. The funding includes