USAID Weekly: May 15, 2020

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Friday, May 15, 2020

USAID Weekly Wrap-Up: A shipment of ventilators from the American people was sent to South Africa to help in their COVID-19 response. Acting Administrator Barsa joined the host of Cubanos por el Mundo, Alex Otaola, to counter the Cuban regime's disinformation and show support for the Cuban citizens during the pandemic. USAID is providing emergency shelter and support to 40,000 Burundi citizens affected by the recent flood. USAID is supporting women in Nigeria in their effort to produce face masks to help protect people from COVID-19.

USAID Weekly Wrap Up

  • A shipment of ventilators from the American people sent to South Africa to help in their COVID-19 response.
  • Acting Administrator Barsa joined the host of Cubanos por el Mundo, Alex Otaola, to counter the Cuban regime's disinformation and show support for the Cuban citizens during the pandemic.
  • USAID is providing emergency shelter and support to 40,000 Burundi citizens affected by the recent flood.
  • USAID is supporting women in Nigeria in their effort to produce face masks to help protect people from COVID-19.