On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy and successor as leader of al-Qa’ida. Al- Zawahiri was one of the masterminds of the attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, and had continued to urge his followers to attack ... Read More»
USAID and the Aga Khan Foundation Increase Access to Clean Water in Qubodiyon District
Qubodiyon, Tajikistan, July 14, 2022 – The U.S. Government has officially launched its latest drinking water system and school latrine in Qubodiyon district of Khatlon region. This new infrastructure was put in place by Thrive Tajikistan, a joint project between the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF). Since ... Read More»
The U.S. Embassy Requests Proposals for the American Spaces National Tech Accelerator
Embassy Dushanbe Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is pleased to announce funding is available to develop and deliver a national technology education program for youth at nine American Spaces programming centers across Tajikistan. Through off-line and on-line workshops, training sessions, and practical exercises, the program would equip participants with knowledge and skills to compete in the ... Read More»
Statement by Ambassador Pommersheim on U.S. Independence Day
The United States is proud to celebrate 246 years of independence as a free and democratic nation. Independence and sovereignty are rarely given freely and must be protected and defended. Since declaring independence in 1776, the United States has faced significant challenges over 246 years – a bloody civil war, attacks by foreign powers, internal ... Read More»
2022-2024 English Access Microscholarship Program
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: August 7, 2022 U.S. Embassy Dushanbe announces a call for proposals for the 2022-2024 English Access Microscholarship Program. The purpose of this program is to provide disadvantaged youth with an opportunity to learn English language skills and enhance leadership through teaching the basics of American culture and values of democratic development and civic ... Read More»