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Empowering Communities Through Handwashing & Entrepreneurship

Although handwashing can be a low-cost intervention when safe water is accessible, the practice is often limited by a lack of hygiene education.

Stefani Zimmerman Drake

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Dec 10, 2018

Global Development

The Global Food Security Act — Reaffirming the United States’ Commitment to End World Hunger

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Global Food Security Reauthorization Act, which President Trump recently signed. The reauthorization of this important piece of bipartisan…

David A. Weiss

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Oct 23, 2018

A Case for Gender Equality on this Day and Every Day

Despite remarkable progress, gender inequality and disempowerment still persist and are a root cause of many barriers to sustainable development around the world.

Carolyn Miles

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Oct 11, 2018

Global Development

Push to toughen foreign lobbying law stalls amid opposition

"An alliance of more than 40 nongovernmental organizations called InterAction has urged lawmakers to repair vague and outdated provisions in the current law before passing a new one that strengthens the government's hand."

Global Development

BUILD Act of 2018 Signed Into Law

On October 5, President Trump signed into law the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development (BUILD) Act of 2018. The BUILD Act creates an…

InterAction

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Oct 5, 2018

Global Development

Senate Passes Global Food Security Reauthorization Act

Legislation will build on U.S. efforts to end global hunger and malnutrition.

InterAction

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Jun 20, 2018

Global Development

CEOs of Seven Leading International Development and Humanitarian NGOs Join InterAction’s Board of Directors

The newest additions will join a group committed to solving some of the world's most pressing challenges.

Janessa Price

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Jun 20, 2018

Global Development

World Leaders Will Soon Gather for G7 and G20 summits. Here’s What They Need to Consider.

A group of 54 NGOs are calling on the U.S. to take a leading role to encourage G7 and G20 leaders to take action on key global challenges.

Ben Bestor

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Jun 7, 2018

Global Development

Congressional Leaders Must Reject Proposed Rescissions to International Affairs Budget

"Cuts to vital diplomatic, development, and humanitarian efforts diminish the United States’ ability to respond to and prevent new crises and contribute to a more prosperous world."

Sam Worthington

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May 10, 2018

Global Development

NGO Statement of Support: Strengthening US Food Assistance Programs

"Ending hunger in our lifetimes is possible, but many challenges to this goal remain"

Sara Nitz Nolan

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Mar 30, 2018

Global Development

The Impact and Future of the Global Food Security Act

“Food security is not just about food. It’s about giving farmers in rural areas a disposable income,” said Paul Guenette

Laura Schroeder

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Mar 29, 2018

Global Development

Statement on Cost of Cuts to Foreign Assistance

Leading international NGOs based in the US have highlighted the benefits of foreign aid that the cuts could significantly impact.

Janessa Price

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Mar 12, 2018

Insights. Reports. Featured Stories.

Empowering Communities Through Handwashing & Entrepreneurship

The Global Food Security Act — Reaffirming the United States’ Commitment to End World Hunger

A Case for Gender Equality on this Day and Every Day

Push to toughen foreign lobbying law stalls amid opposition

BUILD Act of 2018 Signed Into Law

Senate Passes Global Food Security Reauthorization Act

CEOs of Seven Leading International Development and Humanitarian NGOs Join InterAction’s Board of Directors

World Leaders Will Soon Gather for G7 and G20 summits. Here’s What They Need to Consider.

Congressional Leaders Must Reject Proposed Rescissions to International Affairs Budget

NGO Statement of Support: Strengthening US Food Assistance Programs

The Impact and Future of the Global Food Security Act

Statement on Cost of Cuts to Foreign Assistance

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