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Foreign Aid Helps Global Security, Stability, U.S. Officials Say

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:07:13 -0400

Investments in global health and development are investments in global security, according to testimony presented to the U.S. Congress. Administration officials say U.S. programs save millions of lives and should be sustained in the future.

Social Media Help Americans Donate for Japanese Quake Recovery

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:49:52 -0400

Americans are using social media to speed donations to the American Red Cross for Japan relief following an earthquake and tsunami. The American Red Cross announces another $50 million now going to Japan and says the total pledged by Americans now is $120.5 million.

Sister Cities Reach Around the World to Help Japan

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:20:51 -0400

Cities large and small throughout the United States are sending money and words of support to the people of Japan in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami there, repaying the support their sister cities have shown U.S. communities over the years.

Save the Children Opens Safe Spaces for Young Evacuees in Japan

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:04:50 -0400

The U.S.-based nongovernmental organization Save the Children is setting up safe play areas for children in evacuation centers in Japan. The spaces help both children and adults by giving young people a protected play place and their parents a respite from child care.

Gains Noted, but Resolve Against Disease Reaffirmed on TB Day

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 17:03:21 -0400

Tuberculosis treatment has become more accessible, deaths have declined and new treatment and diagnostic methods are in the pipeline. Those are the gains against the disease being noted on World Tuberculosis Day, March 24.

U.S., Japan Strengthen Ties in Disaster Recovery

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:36:45 -0400

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says U.S.-Japanese relations are stronger than ever as the two countries work together to speed recovery from the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan March 11.

New Treatments, Diagnostic Methods Celebrated on TB Day 2011

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:31:10 -0400

Medical practitioners involved in treating tuberculosis will mark World Tuberculosis Day March 24 with a new sense of hope about progress against the disease. New and simpler diagnostic tools have been introduced, and new medicines are undergoing trials.

U.S., World Bank Collaborate to Improve Water Access, Sanitation

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:42:26 -0400

In a transcontinental commemoration of World Water Day March 22, the United States and the World Bank sign an agreement to energize their efforts to improve developing world access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene.

U.S., El Salvador to Strengthen Ties

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:36:43 -0400

President Obama and El Salvador’s president, Mauricio Funes, say they plan to expand collaboration on development, energy and regional security. The two leaders hold a press conference at the National Palace in San Salvador following talks on a series of bilateral, regional and global issues.

USAID Global Water Coordinator on World Water Week 2011

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:30:31 -0400

Christian Holmes, the U.S. Agency for International Development’s global water coordinator, blogs about his upcoming activities for World Water Week 2011 and the critical need to improve access to clean water.

Obama Says U.S. Seeks New Era of Equal Partnership with Americas

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 18:29:45 -0400

President Obama calls for a “new era of partnership” between the countries of Latin America and the United States and calls for greater responsibility and closer cooperation to address the challenges of poverty, narcotics and corruption that are affecting all of the countries in the hemisphere.

Obama Says U.S. Enthusiastically Supports Brazil’s Rise

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 10:53:16 -0400

The United States “enthusiastically” supports Brazil’s rise not only as a regional, but also a global power, President Obama says in Brasilia on the first stop of his trip to Latin America, and he announces new cooperation between the two countries on trade, energy and climate change.

President Obama on Economic Lessons from Latin American Nations

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 14:16:01 -0400

In his weekly radio address, President Obama discusses lessons to be learned from Latin American countries he is visiting on a trip that began March 19.

Remarks by Michelle Obama at Brazilian Youth Cultural Event

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 14:02:39 -0400

First lady Michelle Obama makes brief remarks in Brasilia, Brazil, at a cultural event for Brazilian young people.

Joint Statement by President Obama, Brazilian President Rousseff

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 13:34:05 -0400

The White House releases a joint statement by President Obama and Brazilian President Rousseff on areas of and action in partnership efforts by the United States and Brazil.

Clinton Underscores Importance of U.S.-Latin American Relations

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 17:56:05 -0400

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says strengthening U.S. relations with Latin America holds economic and security benefits, and also enhances the promotion of democracy and human rights around the world.

Tunisians Ignited “Great Awakening” of Freedom, Clinton Says

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:44:31 -0400

Secretary Clinton gives the Tunisian people credit for sparking a “great awakening” of freedom in the Middle East through their peaceful political upheaval, and says the United States is prepared to assist them in building a new democracy and improving economic opportunities.

USNS Comfort Departs for Humanitarian Mission

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 13:02:05 -0400

The U.S. Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort has departed for a five-month, humanitarian assistance deployment to nine countries in Central and South America and the Caribbean.

Clinton Offers U.S. Support for Tunisia’s Transition to Democracy

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 12:37:58 -0400

Secretary Clinton says she is confident that Tunisia will have a successful transition to democracy and greater prosperity following the end of President Zine El-Abidine Ben Ali’s rule, and pledges U.S. support and new American-funded programs to create jobs and encourage investment.

Peace Corps Honors First Director for Commitment to World Peace

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:25:47 -0400

The late R. Sargent Shriver, Peace Corps’ first director, was honored for an “extraordinary legacy of service” at a ceremony with returned volunteers and ambassadors from Peace Corps host countries.

U.S. Group, Ethiopians Partner to Bring Clean Water to Villages

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:49:56 -0400

In the face of modernity and climate change, the remote Hamar people of Ethiopia are finding their very existence threatened. The solution may be as easy as access to clean water, and a U.S. nonprofit group is working with the Hamar on that issue.

Clinton Offers More U.S. Support for Egypt’s Economic Growth

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:44:23 -0400

Secretary Clinton becomes the first Cabinet-level U.S. official to visit Egypt following protests that ousted its longtime president. She praises the Egyptian people and announces new U.S. support to help generate jobs and spur economic growth that will benefit all sectors of Egyptian society.

Obama to Deepen Financial Ties in Latin America

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:00:36 -0400

President Obama’s March 19–23 visit to Latin America will focus on deepening financial ties with the region, and will play a vital role in Obama’s strategy to rebalance the U.S. approach to national and international economic security.

U.S., Brazil Join to Boost Mozambique’s Farm Sector

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:28:39 -0400

Collaboration among the United States, Brazil and Mozambique is set to boost Mozambique’s ability to grow more of the food it needs.

Obama Seeks to Strengthen U.S.-Salvadoran Relations

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:09:12 -0400

The United States and El Salvador have enjoyed strong political and economic ties for more than three decades. President Obama’s visit during a five-day, three-nation trip to Latin America that begins March 19 is designed to underscore the value of that relationship.

U.S. Military, Civilian Forces Provide Aid for Japan

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:02:59 -0400

U.S. military and civilian forces are working with their Japanese counterparts to provide humanitarian relief in the aftermath of devastating earthquakes and a tsunami, according to General Burton Field, commander of U.S. Forces Japan.

U.S. Humanitarian Aid Reaching People Inside Libya, Refugees

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:59:34 -0400

After seeing firsthand the humanitarian situation on Libya’s borders with Tunisia and Egypt, U.S. officials report that the Obama administration’s $47 million in aid is helping to address health care and food security needs, which are the most urgent for refugees fleeing the political violence.

Safe Water Means Better Health in Ghana, Cambodia

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:21:55 -0400

Low-tech ceramic water filters are saving lives and making people healthier in Ghana and Cambodia.

Peace Corps Marks 50th Anniversary of Service to the World

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:09:33 -0400

March 1 marked the 50-year anniversary of the start of the Peace Corps by executive order of President John F. Kennedy and under the leadership of R. Sargent Shriver. Over five decades, more than 200,000 volunteers have served 139 host countries.

U.S. and Haiti Have Much Work to Do Together, Clinton Says

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 15:35:54 -0400

Secretary Clinton tells Haiti the United States and the Haitian people have âan enormous amount of work to do togetherâ as the country continues to rebuild from the January 2010 earthquake, and she urges the country to move forward with the second round of its presidential contest.