Mekong - U.S. Partnership
Mekong Heroes: Thailand
Niwat is the leader of the Chiang Khong Conservation Group. Born and raised on the banks of Mekong River in Chiang Rai, Thailand, Niwat’s life has been shaped by nature and the river. He has seen the highs and the lows of the river’s life on his front doorstep. His work raises critical questions about…
Mekong Heroes: Cambodia
Ma Sokhak is a Cambodian local teacher turned river protector who came into the public eye not long ago. The story of Ma Sokhak is one in a four-episode video series which follows different individuals from the Mekong region to share how they're improving their communities. Witnessing species disappear at an alarming pace in the…
Mekong Heroes: Vietnam
Meet Ngoc Tuyet, a first-generation engineering student at Can Tho University and a participant in USAID’s Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) Program. As a first-generation student and woman in a male-dominated field, Tuyet tells viewers about her motivation behind pursuing a STEM degree and discusses how her participation in EPICS has positively shaped her life and professional aspirations.
Subtitled versions available for Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand.
Happy World Water Day
Happy World Water Day on March 22! More than 70 million people rely on the Mekong River. Climate change threatens the reliability of water supplies, impacting livelihoods and disrupting critical ecosystems. The United States enhances water security by increasing access to safe drinking water and sanitation, managing freshwater resources, encouraging shared water cooperation, and strengthening water sector management.
Secretary of State on the Mekong-U.S. Partnership
Secretary Pompeo believes the countries of the Mekong deserve good partners
U.S. Department of State Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus on the Mekong-U.S. Partnership
State Department Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus delivers a video message on the Mekong-U.S. Partnership
