Their Mission: On behalf of the American people, it promotes and demonstrates democratic values abroad, and advances a free, peaceful, and prosperous world. In support of America's foreign policy, the U.S. Agency for International Development leads the U.S. Government's international development and disaster assistance through partnerships and investments that save lives, reduce poverty, strengthen democratic governance, and help people emerge from humanitarian crises and progress beyond assistance.

Its objective is to support partners to become self-reliant and capable of leading their own development journeys. It makes progress toward this by reducing the reach of conflict, preventing the spread of pandemic disease, and counteracting the drivers of violence, instability, transnational crime and other security threats. It promotes American prosperity through investments that expand markets for U.S. exports; create a level playing field for U.S. businesses; and support more stable, resilient, and democratic societies. It stands with people when disaster strikes or crisis emerges as the world leader in humanitarian assistance.

Its Core Values:

PASSION FOR MISSION
It comes to work to foster sustainable development and advance human dignity globally.
Each member contributes uniquely in advancing its mission, whether by working in different sectors or by supporting global operations and management.

EXCELLENCE
It strives for efficiency, effectiveness, and meaningful results across its work.
It aspires to lead international and US Government efforts to advance the economic, political, social, and environmental well-being of the world’s most vulnerable people.
It continually seeks to improve its operations and increase its impact.
It takes pride in its work and its accomplishments.

INTEGRITY
It is honest and transparent, accountable for its efforts, and maintains a consistently high moral standard.
It is ethical in all that it does.
It is fair with colleagues, partners, and those it serves, building relationships of trust.

RESPECT
It demonstrates respect for one another, its partners, and the people it serves in communities around the world.
It recognizes and acknowledges the strength that comes from diversity.
It values all people equally and treats others as it would like to be treated.
It consistently demonstrates professionalism and respect in its communications and in its behavior.

EMPOWERMENT
It elevates all voices striving for global economic, environmental, and social progress.
It seeks to ensure that all voices are heard.
It strives to strengthen the voices of the marginalized and vulnerable.
It values every team member and seeks to ensure everyone can fulfill their potential.

INCLUSION
It values its differences and draws strength from diversity.
It supports programs that engage people across societies and benefit whole communities and countries.
It values every member of its team, learn from their experience, and foster their active engagement.
It advances equality, fosters equal opportunity and addresses inequality within its Agency and in its work.

COMMITMENT TO LEARNING
It seeks to improve itself and its work continually through reflection and evaluation.
It designs and assesses programs with an eye towards constant improvement.
It recognizes that professional development is fundamental to team satisfaction and success.