LGBT Vision for Action

USAID’s vision is a world in which the human rights of LGBT persons are:

• Respected and able to live with dignity, free from discrimination, persecution, and violence.
• Able to participate fully in democratic decision-making in their households, communities and countries.
• Have equal access to sustainable livelihoods, economic assets and resources.
• Not barred from accessing the basic education, health and other services that are enjoyed by their fellow citizens and that are essential for personal well-being and growth.

The USAID Vision for Action [PDF] demonstrates both internally and externally the Agency's commitment to LGBT inclusion. It provides a set of overarching core principles for engagement on LGBT inclusion and further socializes LGBT inclusion through the Agency.

Resources and Links

• Nondiscrimination for Beneficiaries
• Suggested Approaches for Integrating Inclusive Development Across the Program Cycle and in Mission Operations