Topic: U.S. Agency for International Development

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Is the U.S. doing enough to alleviate the world food crisis?

President Bush has asked for almost $1 billion in new funds. But critics say the aid may come too late.
05/07/2008 01:00 am
Letters to the Editor

Readers write about the Peace Corps and the US Embassy in Iraq.
04/30/2008 01:00 am
A new U.S. focus on nation-building

Critics say the Bush administration is relying too heavily on the military.
04/23/2008 01:00 am
One reporter's odyssey tracking his uncle's legacy in Laos

Lou Connick was a charming humanitarian who ran aid programs in Indochina in the 1970s – and moonlighted for the CIA. Just how far did he go in fighting communism?
04/22/2008 01:00 am
How to ease the squeeze on food access

Rich nations must act to ensure supply, experts say.
04/18/2008 01:00 am
Devoted to saving Lake Baikal, she won even Putin's ear

Marina Rikhvanova is one of seven grass-roots environmental activists who will receive the 2008 Goldman Environmental Prize in San Francisco Monday.
04/14/2008 01:00 am
Devoted to saving Lake Baikal, she won even Putin's ear

Marina Rikhvanova is one of seven grass-roots environmental activists who will receive the 2008 Goldman Environmental Prize in San Francisco Monday.
04/14/2008 01:00 am
Devoted to saving Lake Baikal, she won even Putin's ear

Marina Rikhvanova is one of seven grass-roots environmental activists who will receive the 2008 Goldman Environmental Prize in San Francisco Monday.
04/14/2008 01:00 am
U.S. military expands role in West Africa

The USS Fort McHenry is traveling the coast – training soldiers and providing relief.
04/11/2008 01:00 am
Terrorism & Security Afghanistan aid delivery shortfall a security risk

An international agency's report says 40 percent of aid destined for Afghans is spent on overhead costs.
03/26/2008 01:00 am
Opinion Readers respond to 'An End to Poverty'

We asked for your feedback on a vision to end poverty for the last billion poor.
03/21/2008 01:00 am
Opinion Practical steps to end poverty

Provided we have the will, where would we begin? How can you help?
03/14/2008 01:00 am
Letters to the Editor

Readers write about funding democracy in Africa, the social power of Facebook, and preserving digital photos.
02/20/2008 12:00 am
The List Project: a commitment to helping Iraqis find refuge in the US

Kirk Johnson is devoted to helping Iraqis resettle in the US. Hundreds, faced with death threats, are still waiting.
02/13/2008 12:00 am
Letters to the Editor

Readers write about US diplomacy and indicators of the world's oil supply.
02/12/2008 12:00 am
Anonymous donor gives $130 million for Bangladesh cyclone recovery

The money will help build schools and storms shelters, three months after Cyclone Sidr killed more than 3,000 and left millions homeless.
02/04/2008 12:00 am
Afghan woman is all about business

Entrepreneur Kamela Sediqi teaches Afghans around the country the skills they need to start ventures.
01/29/2008 12:00 am
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01/03/2008 12:00 am
For Malawi girls, high school is only the first hurdle

A small group of girls funded largely by Monitor readers aims to make the most of their opportunity.
08/15/2007 01:00 am