Within the NEE Legal Clinics Development program, lawyers act more than just rigorous evaluators. All of the by NEE supported clinics are supervised by experienced practitioners, advising clinicians on most sophisticated cases. (Photo: Simone Kozuharov)
 Civil Society Development

USAID fosters a civil society capable of public advocacy across social, economic, and political spectrum in Belarus. USAID provides training, expert advice, and small grants to support non-governmental organization (NGOs) and communities, independent trade unions and business associations and legal assistance providers.

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Over the past five years, 69 percent of 982 actual and potential victims of trafficking secured jobs after participating in USAID job search and job skills trainings, follow-up interning with businesses, state enterprises and non-government organizations.
Combating Trafficking in Persons

USAID places special emphasis on helping Belarus fight Tuberculosis (TB) and combat human trafficking. U.S. assistance is developing protocols for TB treatment, strengthening the national TB control system, and training for medical professionals. USAID helps reintegrate human trafficking victims into their communities and provides medical, legal, psychological and material assistance to them.

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Children enjoy sports and games at the opening ceremony for a new integrated playground for disabled kids in the town of Zhitkovichi. The project was sponsored by USAID/Belarus as part of its support for the Belarusian Association of Assistance to Disabled Children and Young People NGO.
 Support Improved Social Services and Health

Good health and social inclusion are fundamental to a prosperous, democratic and stable society. USAID helps improve community-based services for vulnerable groups, while also building the capacity of civil society to help them become effective partners with government in solving pressing health and social issues. 

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 Entrepreneurship Development and Economic Growth

USAID is helping expand the private sector in Belarus by training current and future private sector leaders. USAID is the lead donor of a new, Minsk-based Master of Business Administration (MBA) program.

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USAID activities in Belarus

Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler (right), USAID Farmer-to-Farmer program's volunteer, discusses beef cattle production and facilities with a client.
USAID Supports Private Agricultural Business Development

Soyuz Invest Stroi (SIS), a private Belarusian agricultural consulting and facility design firm, has dramatically increased its operations over the past three years due to support from the U.S.

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In cooperation with international partners and host government, USAID contributes to eradicating tuberculosis, one of Belarus’ most pressing health issues.
Tuberculosis Control in Belarus: Collaboration Leads to Success

On March 24, World Tuberculosis Day was marked around the word.  In Belarus, although doctors and patients celebrated their accomplishments, they are aware of the remaining challenges in the...

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Belarusian business educator Alena Aliakseyeva, who received business training co-sponsored by USAID, is speaking at the seminar summarizing the results of the case studies’ solutions competition.
USAID Introduces International Business Education Techniques into Belarus Educational Sector

Alena Aliakseyeva, a university lecturer from the city of Vitebsk, Belarus has become a driving force in introducing innovative business education practices at her home institution, Vitebsk State...

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A USAID project helped to move four-year Alex from a dysfunctional environment to a loving and caring foster family.
USAID Helps Wounded Children Find a Healing Family

Since 2010, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) activities in Belarus in the area of child protection have focused on sharing models of improving the care and housing of orphans and...

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The USAID-supported project “The Art of Being Yourself” fostered friendship and close interaction among volunteers and art teachers. Preparation for theatrical shows helped young disabled people to conquer psychological barriers and realize their artistic talents.
USAID/Belarus Support Helps People with Disabilities Integrate Into Society

This spring, three groups of people with disabilities from the city of Brest, Belarus and the surrounding region demonstrated theatrical skills gained through the project "The Art of Being...

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