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U.S. Helping Ukrainians Get Access to Family Planning Services

Charles Corey — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:02:51 GMT

Pharmaceutical companies and the Ukrainian government, with help from the U.S. Agency for International Development, are working together to provide low-cost contraceptives and other family planning services as an alternative to widespread use of abortion.

U.S. Naval Ship Completes Humanitarian Mission to Three Countries

Charles Corey — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:16:20 GMT

A U.S. amphibious assault ship designed to land troops in battle and evacuate the wounded conducts a humanitarian medical mission to El Salvador, Guatemala and Peru. Medical and civil engineering personnel aboard the USS Boxer provide help to thousands of people.

Economists Cite Six Factors for Oil, Food Price Hikes

Charles Corey — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:35:05 GMT

World oil and food-commodity prices are closely linked, and six factors are creating a “perfect storm” boosting prices worldwide, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture economists. The international system can handle one or two simultaneous shocks, but the number of factors in play today is overwhelming the system, they say.

Farmer-Soldiers from Missouri Help Afghan Farmers Modernize

Charles Corey — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:01:52 GMT

Despite facing challenges -- language differences, Afghan unfamiliarity with modern farming practices, lack of water and hot temperatures -- a Missouri National Guard unit made up of citizen-farmers is helping Afghan farmers improve their crop production. Together they are brightening Afghanistan's future.

World’s Hungry Fed Through U.S. Government Programs

Charles Corey — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:18:36 GMT

U.S. government food assistance programs are coordinated by two administering departments. A U.S. Department of Agriculture official explains how the programs bring food to the world’s hungry, many of whom are in Africa.

U.S. Supports Ambitious U.N. Plan to Combat Global Food Crisis

Charles Corey — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:30:08 GMT

The United States joins 180 other countries in agreeing to an ambitious plan to combat the global food crisis and ensure future food security through investments in technology. The U.S. agriculture secretary welcomes the plan's recognition of "challenges and opportunities" related to biofuels.

U.S. Officials to Urge Increased Agriculture Development Aid

Charles Corey — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:31:18 GMT

Top U.S. officials attending a United Nations conference addressing the global food crisis will call for more agricultural development assistance to countries most able to increase food production rapidly and encourage increased research in agricultural technologies, said U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer.

U.S. Humanitarian Assistance Continues to Arrive in Burma

Charles Corey — Tue, 27 May 2008 08:52:28 GMT

More U.S. humanitarian assistance is getting into cyclone-ravaged Burma and is being distributed by local partners of several major nongovernmental groups. Meanwhile, the U.S. business community is stepping up to aid victims of the May 2 cyclone, Nargis, and of the May 12 earthquake in China.

United States Commits $17.4 Million to Assist Burma

Charles Corey — Wed, 14 May 2008 17:18:50 GMT

The United States will give $13 million in food and logistical assistance to the U.N. World Food Programme for relief in Burma, bringing to $17.4 million total U.S. government assistance made available so far. Some nongovernmental organizations are already working with local partners in the country.

Bush Asks Congress to Approve $770 Million More in Food Aid

Charles Corey — Fri, 02 May 2008 18:58:16 GMT

President Bush calls on Congress to approve an additional $770 million for food aid programs in fiscal year 2009. With the $200 million in emergency aid the administration made available in April, America would have a total of nearly $1 billion in new funds to bolster food security in poor nations.

Long-term Approach to Food Aid Problems Necessary, Rice Says

Charles Corey — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:11:02 GMT

An integrated approach to dealing with food aid problems can help avert future food crises, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says. America needs to be able to purchase food in regions where it is most likely to be needed. Local purchasing would drive down transportation costs and be good for markets seeking local goods, she says.

High Food Prices, Urban Migration Make It Hard to Help the Poor

Charles Corey — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:53:39 GMT

The dynamics of development and humanitarian assistance are changing, according to Henrietta Fore, administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development. At a major international food aid conference, Fore and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer discuss new challenges posed by high food prices for donors and recipients.