Remarks by Deputy Chief of Mission Jessica Long – USAID Food Voucher Distribution Oshakati

Thank you very much for the warm welcome and the opportunity to be here with you this morning to learn more about this innovative approach to ensure the food security of those who are most vulnerable and in need. The U.S. government is committed to ensuring we sustain the gains we have made in controlling ... Read More»

By | 8 June, 2021 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, PEPFAR, Speeches, U.S. & Namibia, U.S. Agencies, USAID | Tags: , , , ,

U.S. Donates Additional US$1 Million in Food Assistance

Windhoek – The U.S. Government is increasing its food assistance to Namibia through a US$1 million (N$15 million) contribution to the United Nations World Food Programme. This is in addition to the US$7.6 million in drought relief announced by U.S. Ambassador Lisa Johnson alongside His Excellency President Geingob in September, and the US$100,000 in water ... Read More»

By | 3 October, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Economic Issues, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Namibia, U.S. Agencies, USAID | Tags: , , , , ,

U.S. Government Avails N$1.4 Million in Immediate Drought Assistance

Windhoek – On 27 May 2019, the United States Ambassador to Namibia, Lisa A. Johnson, announced US$100,000 (N$1.44 million) in immediate drought assistance for Namibia from USAID’s Office for Disaster Assistance (OFDA).  The funds will be used for humanitarian disaster relief with water, sanitation, and hygiene interventions to be provided by the Namibia Red Cross ... Read More»

By | 27 May, 2019 | Topics: Agriculture, Ambassador, Environment, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Namibia | Tags: , , , ,

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Water Trucks & Food Supplements: USAID provides N$49 Million in Drought Assistance

Windhoek — The U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), will purchase eight (8) water tanker trucks and promote community and school sanitation valued at US$1.6 million (N$21 million). Additionally, USAID, with funding from the President’s Emergency Fund for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), is rolling out US$2.2 million (N$28 million) in drought ... Read More»

By | 17 February, 2017 | Topics: Agriculture, Environment, News, PEPFAR, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, U.S. Agencies | Tags: , , ,

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