Reports and numbers can quantify impact, but the best testament to our programs around the world is seeing and hearing the people we work with share their stories. These videos highlight the transformative power of our initiatives, from the vibrant pottery traditions upheld by women in Guatemala to the educational strides made by children […]
Building trust between authorities and constituents, delivering local services and demonstrating the value of democratic models are among the key elements of responsive local governance in fragile, conflict and post-conflict areas, according to experts who are implementing programs in challenging locations. Speaking during a webinar called “Strengthening Local Governance in Conflict and Fragile Settings,” three […]
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 […]
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 […]
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Program Highlight
West Africa – Littorals Regional Initiative
The Littorals Regional Initiative (LRI), funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development's Office of Transition Initiatives (USAID/OTI), works to strengthen the resilience of coastal communities in West Africa against the threat of violent extremism by providing targeted programming and building prevention capacity.
