The world faces a daunting challenge: feeding a population projected to reach 9.6 billion by 2050. Meeting this demand will require a 60% increase in agricultural production, a feat complicated by climate change, resource scarcity, and geopolitical instability…

Born in Baker, Louisiana, in the era of segregation, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield was the first in her family to graduate from high school. Growing up near a Peace Corps training center inspired her to join the U.S. Foreign Service, and since 1982, she has represented the United States all around the world, underscoring her belief that in confronting any global challenge, the first step is diplomacy.

Representative Meeks has been at the forefront of efforts to bolster America’s alliances and partnerships, recognizing the imperative of U.S. engagement on the African continent.

Senator Susan Collins the longest-serving Republican woman in the U.S. Senate history, incoming Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and an exceptional champion for America’s global leadership.

After being elected to the U.S. Senate in 2010, Senator Boozman quickly secured coveted seats on the Agriculture and Appropriations Committees. A long-serving member of the State Foreign Operations Appropriations Subcommittee, he has been a central player in ensuring America’s development and diplomacy tools are fully resourced.

Amidst growing global food insecurity and the challenges posed by a rapidly changing world, few industries embody resilience and innovation like American agriculture. At its heart are the farmers, the lifeblood of our food supply. Earl Roemer, President and Founder of Nu Life Market, exemplifies the critical role agribusiness leaders play in ensuring not only national food security but also a robust global food system…

In our great state of Kentucky, one thing is certain: Leading globally matters locally to our communities and our families. Beyond keeping us safe from terrorism and international political instability, our global engagement helps create new markets for our proudest goods – from bourbon to beans to broncos…

America witnessed firsthand the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene this past September in parts of North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee, followed shortly by Hurricane Milton hitting Florida’s west coast in early October…

More than 18 million veterans live in the U.S., and we are deeply grateful to the men and women who have served our country in the U.S. military. This Veterans Day, we reflected on the sacrifices made by those in uniform and their steadfast commitment to safeguarding our nation and upholding its leadership on the world stage…

It’s been 72 years of hard work since Everett Swanson first ministered to children and we’ve learned that “local” means everything. Compassion works alongside a network of more than 8,600 churches who co-design local strategies, and lead and implement all of Compassion’s child development programs. By both relying upon and strengthening local systems, Compassion empowers children and youth in their own context, while simultaneously bolstering the capacity of those who implement the programs…