Welcome to USAID/East Africa

Candace Buzzard

USAID/East Africa Mission Director Cheryl Anderson visits with Turkana pastoralists.

Welcome to the website of USAID/East Africa.

Since 1972, USAID/East Africa (previously known as REDSO) has served as one of USAID’s regional platforms in the field. Our team carries out three mandates:  providing essential services to USAID missions; managing multi-country and cross-border programs that respond to regional challenges; and administering USAID’s programs in Djibouti, Somalia, Burundi and the Comoros. Working together with governments in the region and our implementing partners, USAID helps to improve the quality of life for the people of eastern and central Africa.

This website has been developed to communicate with a wide variety of visitors interested in international development. It provides a brief look at USAID’s programs and activities, presenting regularly updated news and success stories and sharing information that I hope will be both informative and useful. I welcome your interest and encourage you to contact us with any questions or comments.

Cheryl Anderson

Mission Director
USAID/East Africa