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Events this weekend demonstrate the importance of civil democratic engagement. The launch of USAID Democracy, Rights, and Governance Bureau's groundbreaking new policy is timely indeed. https://lnkd.in/gD_V72dd   Counterpart stands ready to support the policy's implementation through the work we do globally with communities who are on the forefront of protecting and preserving democracy.     Pivot 1 of the strategy speaks to an agency-wide approach to strengthening democracy globally, exemplifying the visionary leadership that Administrator Power has demonstrated since assuming office. USAID is one of the most influential development actors, so the adoption of this comprehensive approach is encouraging and necessary to confront authoritarians who seek to undercut democracy.   This is one element of the new policy, and Counterpart looks forward to its full implementation.     Thank you, USAID, for demonstrating global leadership to ensure democracy thrives. #GlobalDev #InternationalDevelopment #USAID #Democracy #Governance #HumanRights #USAIDPolicy #DemocracyNow

“I always wanted to know who I am, where I come from, my ancestry,” said Flor de Luz Acosta, who was taken from El Salvador and adopted by an American family without her mother’s consent during the civil conflict in 1982. Decades later, Acosta was reunited with her biological family thanks to the work of Asociación Pro-Búsqueda, a Salvadoran organization that investigates cases of missing children and forced separation, with funding from Counterpart’s USAID Rights and Dignity project. Our funding enhances Pro-Búsqueda’s investigation and monitoring capabilities for cases like Acosta's. Read the heartfelt story of Acosta's reunion with her long-lost siblings who never stopped searching for her. 💗 https://lnkd.in/eVYmDK9y Gustavo D'Angelo Maria Jose V. Andrea Maida Richard Mora #GlobalDev #ElSalvador #MissingChildren #ForcedSeparation #CivilSociety

Counterpart’s Promoting Advocacy and Rights project, funded by USAID, launched citizen-led advocacy plans through a series of events in April that gave historically marginalized and underrepresented communities an opportunity to present their concerns directly to policymakers. Their recommendations focus on three core issues related to equal rights, sustainable urbanization, and safeguarding the environment. ➡️https://lnkd.in/d2vzuHK8 Katie Croake Kourtney Pompi Iffat Ara Mehreen Farooq Tanya Azuaje #GlobalDev #Bangladesh #CivilSociety #SocialInclusion #Sustainability #EnvironmentalResilience 

Counterpart’s summer interns are in a special position to experience global institutions firsthand, thanks to our office’s location in the heart of DC. Recently, our interns had the chance to visit the International Monetary Fund and hear from public affairs officer Weijie Zhu and senior economist Takuji Komatsuzaki about global finance in development. Evangela Potts-Dove Gerald William McDuffie Julien Manyong #GlobalDev #InternationalDevelopment #IMF #Internship #SummerIntern

Last night Counterpart brought together staff and other international development experts for our third annual Summer Mixer. We enjoyed catching up with familiar faces and making new connections over drinks and hors d'oeuvres. 🍷 #GlobalDev #InternationalDevelopment #Mixer #Event #DCEvent #Networking 

Our USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)-funded McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition program in Mauritania supports nutrition and education by taking a holistic approach that uplifts women and girls, addresses systemic challenges, and builds sustainable community practices. In 2023, the project: ✅ Provided breakfast and hot lunches to 72,730 students, serving 16.4 million meals ✅ Increased school enrollment by 18% ✅ Distributed over 1,000 tons of Corn Soy Blend Plus to 2,344 pregnant and lactating mothers and to 295 female cooks who prepare the school meals ✅ Trained 60 women leaders from parent teacher associations and our partner communities in sustainable income-generating activities Explore more in our 2023 annual report: https://lnkd.in/gzdtCvKj JoEllen McGann Desire Yameogo Alette Gilje Mamoudou Kane USDA Laurent Kopi Lopeta Kyango #GlobalDev #AnnualReport #Inclusion #WomensEmpowerment #FoodSecurity #FoodSystems #InternationalDevelopment #SchoolMeals #Nutrition #SchoolFeeding #Sustainability #Mauritania

⏰ Last chance to RSVP for our third annual Summer Mixer! Join us tomorrow evening at our DC office as we host the international development community. Catch up with friends and colleagues and network with development professionals from across the sector. Register now: https://lnkd.in/d97w86be We can't wait to see you there! 🥂 #GlobalDev #Networking #Mixer #Event #Connect #Governance #FoodSystems #WomensEmpowerment #ClimateResilience #DCEvent

The USAID Civil Society in Action project is strengthening Armenia's civil society sector through boosting the financial sustainability and capacity of local organizations, amplifying the voices of women and marginalized groups in civic dialogue, and fostering collaboration between civil society and government for a stronger, more inclusive Armenia. In 2023, the project: ➡ Trained 71 government representatives in key governance and management skills ➡ Mobilized and engaged 410 community members in development, more than 70% of them women ➡ Supported 20 organizations with $850K, half led by women Together, we’re building a vibrant and participatory democracy in Armenia. 🌟 Learn more in our 2023 annual report: https://lnkd.in/e2jAWAJ2 Magda Avetisyan Hasmik Tonapetyan Katherine Krueger Kourtney Pompi Tanya Azuaje #GlobalDev #InternationalDevelopment #AnnualReport #Armenia #CivilSociety #CSOs #USAID #Democracy

⏳ There's still time to register for Counterpart's third annual Summer Mixer! Join us at our DC office on July 9 for a chance to mingle with friends, colleagues, and experts in the #InternationalDevelopment community over light refreshments and drinks. 🍸 Reserve your spot ➡ https://lnkd.in/d97w86be #GlobalDev #Networking #Mixer #Event #Connect #Governance #FoodSystems #WomensEmpowerment #ClimateResilience #DCEvent