Mayors in America’s Heartland know that what happens across the country directly impacts their community’s success. But even greater is the knowledge of global impact their communities have for our national security, economic prosperity, and global stability.
From Bismarck, North Dakota to Toledo, Ohio; Fremont, Nebraska to Topeka, Kansas, America’s Heartland Mayors joined together to officially mark September 28 U.S. Heartland Global Leadership Day.
USAID’s commitment to global health is far-reaching and well-known, from increasing access to HIV treatment for millions, to distributing life-saving vaccines, to slowing the spread of deadly diseases like malaria and tuberculosis (TB). One area of the agency’s work that often goes overlooked and underfunded, is the effort to fight Neglected Surgical Conditions…
This month, in celebration of Black History Month, we are shining a spotlight on two of our Advisory Committee members, the impactful work they are carrying out in their communities, and why leading globally matters locally.
