USAID plans its work in each country around an individual country development program managed by a resident office called a "mission". The USAID mission and its U.S. staff are guests in the country, with a status that is usually defined by a "framework bilateral agreement" between the government of the United States and the host government. [30]

Our Mission: On behalf of the American people, we promote and demonstrate democratic values abroad, and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.

USAID’s mission statement highlights two complementary and intrinsically linked goals: ending extreme poverty and promoting the development of resilient, democratic societies that are able to realize their potential.

MISSION The U.S. Agency for International Development leads the U.S. government’s international development and disaster assistance programs. USAID helps com-munities to lead their own development journeys by reducing the impact of conflict; preventing hunger and the spread of pandemic disease; and counteracting the driv-

USAID’s Policy Framework, released in March 2023, set three priorities for USAID: (1) “confronting the greatest challenges of our time,” such as complex emergencies, authoritarianism, and global health security; (2) “embracing new partnerships,” including support for locally led development and greater engagement with the private sector; and (3)...

Jan 22, 2025 · USAID is an independent executive branch agency responsible for administering foreign aid and economic development assistance outside the US. Its functions include supporting economic growth, global health, and education; providing humanitarian aid in response to crises; and advancing US foreign policy goals through partnerships.

Feb 3, 2025 · USAID provides humanitarian assistance during global conflicts and other emergencies. It funds efforts to promote public health, improve education and protect human rights. It also...

Feb 3, 2025 · USAID was created via Congress's Foreign Assistance Act in 1961. That law mandated for a government agency to be set up and tasked with administering overseas spending.