WHO USAID IS

• An independent Federal Government Agency.
• Receives overall foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State.
• Headquartered in Washington, D.C.
• U.S. Government’s lead international development and humanitarian assistance Agency, and an essential component of American foreign policy and national security.

WHERE USAID WORKS

Operating in more than 100* countries around the world, the investments USAID makes in developing countries have long-term benefits for America. To explore where, and with whom, USAID spends its foreign-assistance dollars, visit https://www.usaid.gov/where-we-work.

* As of September 30, 2019

MISSION STATEMENT

“On behalf of the American people, we promote and demonstrate democratic values abroad, and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world. In support of America’s foreign policy, the U.S. Agency for International Development leads the U.S. Government’s international development and disaster assistance through partnerships and investments that save lives, reduce poverty, strengthen democratic governance, and help people emerge from humanitarian crises and progress beyond assistance.”