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Dear USAID friends,

As the Holy Father Pope Francis arrives for the first time in the United States, we are excited because he will be championing action on difficult challenges that we've been working to solve for many years.

On the cusp of the biggest moment for the international development community in a generation, he will draw attention to our shared responsibility to uplift the poorest among us.

This weekend, 193 world leaders will gather at the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit to adopt new Global Goals to end extreme poverty and ensure that every one of us will be able to share in this progress.

We believe in the goals and in a world of "extreme possibilities" because we have made great progress since setting the Millennium Development Goals in 2000. But we know that we need action in addition to hope and inspiration to achieve this new set of global targets.

During the summit, USAID will unveil a call to action for entrepreneurs and inventors to join the fight against extreme poverty in the coming years through our Global Goals Innovation Challenge. We believe that the tools, technologies and new approaches to end extreme poverty are out there.

Learn more about the Global Goals and news from USAID in this month's newsletter.

Sincerely,

The USAID Team

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Highlights

Learn more about the Sustainable Development Goals on USAID's new Medium account
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Learn more about the Sustainable Development Goals on USAID's new Medium account


Visit our new publication 2030 to get a breakdown of what the new geography of poverty looks like. While you're there, read a piece summarizing what the Sustainable Development Agenda means for one young millennial, and learn how a Grammy-winning musical artist Angelique Kidjo rose from her humble roots in Benin to bring people together to empower women and girls through education.
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New FrontLines features USAID's work on climate change


Climate change may well be the defining issue of this century. The latest edition of FrontLines takes a look at how USAID is helping people living in developing countries prepare, adapt and ultimately thrive amid rising temperatures and unpredictable weather patterns.

Check out this issue to see how USAID is helping countries act on climate and join in what is shaping up to be the global moment of this age.
New FrontLines features USAID's work on climate change. Photo Credit: Gilberto Muai, CCAP/USAID
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Like quotes? Share them as pictograms.


To help spread the word about the Global Goals, we've created a set of downloadable pictograms for sharing on your favorite social media channels -- Instagram, Facebook, Twitter -- or in emails to friends.
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Follow the conversation about Global Goals


Want to follow all things UNGA, but avoid the midtown Manhattan gridlock? Log onto the USAID Global Goals Storify page for a curated stream of content from across the web. We'll highlight key takeaways from the United Nations conversations as well as feature some behind-the-scenes images from the world leaders and humanitarians who are gathering in New York City this month.
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See why USAID's new storytelling hub is getting a lot of buzz


Since launching the new Extreme Possibilities storytelling hub in July, people from across the globe are being inspired by the people they are meeting in our multimedia stories. Discover the hub here and be on the watch for a new round of stories soon. For some insider's perspective on USAID's human-centered storytelling, read an editorial by USAID Division Chief for Content Kelly Ramundo.
See why USAID's new storytelling hub is getting a lot of buzz. Credit: Bobby Neptune, USAID
Syria in focus: our response
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Syria in focus: our response


Since 2011, almost 12 million people, about half of the Syrian population, have been displaced by conflict.

For nearly five years, the United States has led the world in responding to this crisis through relentless humanitarian, diplomatic and development efforts, contributing more than $4 billion in assistance to the region. But more can be done.

Learn more about USAID's response and how you can help.
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NASA astronauts share why space and development go hand-in-hand


USAID and NASA recently hosted an event in our Washington, D.C. headquarters to discuss why satellite data is important to addressing issues like resource management and climate change.

Learn more about USAID's unique partnership with NASA here.
NASA astronauts share why space and development go hand-in-hand. Credit: Robb Hohmann, USAID
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Photo contest: What do empowered women and girls look like?


In our new photo contest, we want to see your best images that showcase how USAID is helping empower women and girls around the world. USAID's Gender Office is partnering with FrontLines on the contest, which is open to all. The deadline for entries is Oct. 30. Get all the other details here. And good luck!