Tesla Mellage walks steadily between the yellow safety lines that guide her through the modern, expansive factory of Plásticos Industriales Hondureños S.A., known locally as PLIHSA, which is the country’s largest manufacturer of the ubiquitous containers used to carry soft drinks, beer and other beverages. She wears foam earplugs to sequester the loud noise radiating […]
The rise of inclusive education programming marks a significant shift from traditional models of education for children with disabilities. Often faced with stigma and a lack of resources, children with disabilities were historically segregated from their peers by attending separate schools, enrolling in special education classes, receiving education through homeschooling, or simply missing out on […]
In the shadow of violent extremism, communities in West Africa are finding that youth centers are more than just sites for recreation. With the right support, these centers can strengthen social cohesion among young people and offer positive alternatives to extremism. However, the opposite can also occur. In northern Benin, the Dassari Youth Center had […]
Earlier this month, we joined experts from around the region and world at the Central American Donors Forum in Antigua, Guatemala, to discuss the most pressing issues facing Central America. This year’s theme was “transformational partnerships,” a timely and fitting focus. Guatemala was added to USAID’s Democracy Delivers Initiative in September at an event during […]
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Program Highlight
Syria – Facilitating Urban Recovery and Transition III
The Facilitating Urban Recovery and Transition (FURAT III) program aims to strengthen local governance partners in northeast Syria. The project is designed to support local governance actors and citizens living outside the regime’s control in the northeastern region of the country, with an emphasis on women, youth and religious and ethnic minorities.
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