USAID Weekly: May 8, 2020

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Friday, May 8, 2020

On behalf of USAID, Acting Administrator Barsa thanked the men and women who serve in the U.S. military as a part of Military Appreciation Month.

A USAID-funded mobile app in Thailand allowed village health volunteers to order relief kits for those with COVID-19.

USAID announced $225 million in additional assistance to Yemen’s humanitarian crisis.

Acting Administrator Barsa continued his town halls with staff in Washington, answering questions from USAID independent offices and bureaus.

USAID Weekly Wrap Up

  • On behalf of USAID, Acting Administrator Barsa thanked the men and women who serve in the U.S. military as a part of Military Appreciation Month.
  • A USAID-funded mobile app in Thailand allowed village health volunteers to order relief kits for those with COVID-19.
  • USAID announced $225 million in additional assistance to Yemen’s humanitarian crisis.
  • Acting Administrator Barsa continued his town halls with staff in Washington, answering questions from USAID independent offices and bureaus.