Governance

USAID DOBRE Runs Third Annual “Strategic Development and Investment” Conference

In Ukraine, the USAID DOBRE program, implemented by Global Communities, ran the Third Annual “Strategic Development and Investment” Conference (November 20-21, 2019) for DOBRE partner …

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Bashtanska Consolidated Community Reaches Success through Transparent Procurement Procedures

Bulldozer procured for Bashtanska CC Co-Authors: Head of Bashtanska Consolidated Community and the Department Specialists “The story about savings started in 2018, when Bashtanska Consolidated …

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Ukrainians tour local economic projects

Photo by Robert Houk/Johnson City Press Written by Robert Houk. This article was originally published by the Johnson City Press rhouk@johnsoncitypress.com A 30-member delegation from …

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Crossing the Ethnic Divide

SCORE supports access road renovation to improve inter-ethnic relations Nimal Rajapaksa, a Sinhalese mason from the Agbopura new settlement area, travels on his motorcycle to …

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Community Leaders Revitalize a Community Park in Jardim Nova América

The residents of Jardim Nova América, in Campinas/SP now have a leisure space for families to enjoy. After months of dedication, during which community leaders …

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Communities Enjoy Better Access to Services Under Locally Governed Areas of Ukraine

A USAID-funded project in Ukraine is helping local governments and communities adjust to decentralization efforts by the national government. The new system has resulted in …

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AIYD Calls on Congress and the Administration to Continue Support for US Government-funded Programs in Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador

Washington, D.C. – The Alliance for International Youth Development, a group of leading US-based international development organizations, calls on Congress and the Administration to continue …

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US Aid Cuts Hit Palestinians, Further Dimming Hope for Peace

By Joseph Krauss. This article originally appeared on the Associated Press website. JERUSALEM (AP) — Tens of thousands of Palestinians are no longer getting food …

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Ukrainian Youth Bring Change Their Communities

Ukrainian Youth Bring Change Their Communities Youth-led NGO created to support local community development Vasyl Telep has become a driver of change in his community and …

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Meeting Invitation: The State of Decentralization Reform in Ukraine

Meeting Invitation: The State of Decentralization Reform in Ukraine The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and Global Communities are pleased to invite you to a …

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Oksana Kryvoruchko—Inspiring Young Ukrainians to Civic Engagement

Oksana Kryvoruchko—Inspiring Young Ukrainians to Civic Engagement Youth radio station lets local voices be heard as students gain skills Oksana Kryvoruchko, founder of the Slobozhanska youth …

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Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato: From Leaf to Root, It’s All Food

Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato: From Leaf to Root, It’s All Food Northern Ghana has a hot and dry climate and food is often scarce. Since …

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IOM Completes First Road to Massive Displacement Settlement in Haiti

IOM Completes First Road to Massive Displacement Settlement in Haiti This story was originally published by the International Organization for Migration. IOM, the UN Migration …

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The World Is Getting Younger: Aid Groups Rush to Meet Urgent Needs

The World Is Getting Younger: Aid Groups Rush to Meet Urgent Needs By Megan Rabbitt, Communications Manager, USGLC A staggering 25 percent of the global population is …

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VIP: Dalia Mehiar, Developing Measures for the Categorization of Household Vulnerability

VIP Dalia Mehiar, Developing Measures for the Categorization of Household Vulnerability Rwanda, Kigali, 28 May – 28 August 2017 In the summer of 2017, Global …

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USAID DOBRE Program Launches New Reality Show: “Hromada for a Million”

USAID DOBRE Program Launches New Reality Show: “Hromada for a Million” Announcement of the Hromada for a Million TV series at UCMC, on January 25th, …

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Lessons from Civil Society and Operational NGOs on Strategic Country Transitions for US Development Assistance

Lessons from Civil Society and Operational NGOs on Strategic Country Transitions for US Development Assistance Introduction To best facilitate the lasting impact of development efforts, …

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VIPs: UCLA Master Graduate Candidates, Identifying Policies to Address Public Finance Issues at Local Level in Ukraine

VIPs Luis Bourgeois, Justin Ho, Hitomi Murakami, Sara Wu: Identifying Policies to Address Public Finance Issues at Local Level in Ukraine November 2016-April 2017 What …

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