The President’s FY 2011 budget request, with its increased investments in poverty-focused development, reveals a profound understanding by the Obama administration of the tremendous impact these programs have on global security, stability and prosperity.
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For the first time since the tragic earthquake struck Haiti more than two weeks ago, U.S. humanitarian relief organizations gathered on an audio briefing to share current details of their work in the country .Read More >>>
U.S.-based international NGOs are making a positive impact in Haiti as it recovers from its worst earthquake in more than 200 years. In an effort to illustrate that impact, InterAction, the largest alliance of U.S.-based international development and humanitarian nongovernmental organizations, has launched the Haiti Earthquake Relief Barometer.
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The media attention in Haiti has also brought increased awareness to the plight of children who have become unaccompanied or orphaned as a result of the devastating January 12 earthquake.
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Scroll down for a regularly updated list of agencies responding to the crisis and accepting donations. Full reports of casualties, damage and needs...Read More >>>
On Sept. 30, a 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of West Sumatra Province in Indonesia. This was followed hours later by a 6.2 magnitude...Read More >>>
Tropical Storm Ketsana, known locally as “Ondoy,” passed through the Philippines and Vietnam September 24–26. The government of the Philippines has...Read More >>>