USAID
International AffairsDistrict of Columbia, United States10001+ Employees
USAID is the United States government's principal international development agency operating within the international affairs sector. It aims to reduce extreme poverty and foster resilient, democratic societies where people can realize their potential. The agency advances U.S. foreign policy by promoting human progress, strengthening governance, and building stable economies. Its programs cover health, food security and agriculture, education, environmental sustainability, and humanitarian aid across more than 100 countries. The agency works with partner governments, local communities, and international organizations to implement development and relief initiatives. Based in Washington, D.C., USAID operates across more than 100 countries, seeking to prevent and recover from conflicts and to strengthen governance and human rights.