The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) agreed to cooperate on humanitarian issues and disaster response in a recent ceremony at the White House. “USAID is at the global forefront of humanitarian assistance and response,” said USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah. “Last year alone, we dispatched aid in the aftermath of 67 disasters in 54 countries, providing relief to millions, saving countless lives, and building resilience against future emergencies. But we cannot do it alone - our partners include American businesses, other donor nations, and nongovernmental and international organizations like the OIC, who are critical in our efforts.” --MORE
