The American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA) is a program of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) with world wide networks. ASHA conducts global programs, for strengthening self-sustaining schools, libraries and medical centers that best demonstrate American ideas and practices abroad.
ASHA has assisted 198 institutions in over 62 countries, and facilitated the development of libraries, schools, and medical centers, thus impacting the regions of Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean and the Near East. The ASHA office currently manages a worldwide portfolio of over 100 grants and continues to award approximately 25 new grants every year.
ASHA grants are awarded to assist in capital improvements such as building or renovation of facilities.
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