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2012 Annual Letter by Dr. Rajiv Shah, USAID Administrator
USAID
03/09/2012


Two years ago, President Barack Obama and Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton both called for elevating development within America’s foreign policy. Many people in the development community assumed their call to...

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South Africa’s Men of the Year Embrace Responsibility
Collin Schenk
11/25/2011


South African men are joining hands to eradicate abuse from their homes. In a country where 27.6% of men report raping a woman (Medical Research Council, 2009), eliminating gender-based violence is paramount to solving...

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Personal Testimony – Working for USAID Ms. Nomea Masihleho
USAID
11/18/2011

A personal testimony by a USAID Southern Africa long serving employee, recalling her journey of service with USAID, which started in 1989

Ambassador Gips; the Consul General; Vice Chancellor of the University of the Western Cape (in his absence); Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Western Cape; USAID Director and Deputy Director; Esteemed Guests,...

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USAID Commemorates 50th Anniversary
USAID
11/17/2011


CAPE TOWN - The U.S. Agency for International Development in Southern Africa and University of the Western Cape recently held a joint reception, commemorating both institutions’ USAID’s 50th anniversary. USAID...

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One time subsistence farmer now supplies retailers throughout South Africa
05/13/2011


USAID Southern Africa promotes job creation through agribusiness entrepreneurs. USAID Director, Jeff Borns, visited Anna Phosa at her piggery business. She participates with USAID's...

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Press roundtable with USAID’s Administrator Dr. Raj Shah

African Regional Media Hub
05/03/2011

U.S. Commitment to Meaningful and Sustainable Development in Africa.

During a recent visit to South Africa, USAID’s Administrator Dr. Raj Shah, re-emphasized President Obama’s commitment to continue meaningful and sustainable development work with African governments and the...

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USAID assesses South Africa’s flood damage impact and assistance - Zamdela Settlement, Free State Province
03/17/2011


Following USAID’s contribution of more than R350 000 to Rescue South Africa (RSA) for emergency relief services to flood-impacted South Africans, USAID’s Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance team assessed the...

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USAID Mission Director, Jeff Borns, attends the National Small Business Chamber Access to Finance Expo event
03/17/2011


USAID’s Financial Sector Program (FSP) collaborated recently with the National Small Business Chamber (NSBC) to support the annual Gauteng Small Medium Enterprise (SME) expo. The expo attracted thousands of SMEs as...

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Dr Biden, Kami, Mrs Gip and children at Mapetla Day Care Centre
Dr. Jill Biden, U.S. Second Lady Visits Mapetla Day Care Centre in Soweto
Themba Mathebula - USAID Southern Africa
06/11/2010


Dr. Jill Biden, wife of the U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, visited the Mapetla Day Care Centre in Soweto, on her arrival in South Africa yesterday. The centre is supported by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for...

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nike, USAID, soccer
Nike supports USAID-sponsored projects
Saba Hale
06/09/2010


Today Nike celebrated the grand opening of their soccer center in Soweto, South Africa. The training facility is a gift to the communities of Soweto and Johannesburg.

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