USAID: 59th Anniversary of USAID
In this statement published Tuesday, Acting Administrator John Barsa says, “Today, we celebrate the 59th anniversary of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Since the Agency’s inception, USAID has been proud to exhibit the best of American values abroad, by helping people around the world make progress on their Journey to Self-Reliance while creating a safer and more prosperous world for Americans at home. … As we look to the future of global development, we are excited to continue helping people everywhere achieve their full potential over the next 59 years and beyond…” (11/3).