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USAID Mission Director North Tours Construction of the Aceh Teacher Training College

Banda Aceh – United States Agency for International Development Mission Director Walter North yesterday toured the site of a new $10 million state of the art teacher training facility being completed at the University of Syiah Kuala (Unsyiah). USAID is providing support to build and furnish the new facility. The effort is part of the US Government’s Education and Tsunami Grant Assistance Program for the Aceh Province.
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Third Season of USAID-supported Jalan Sesama to Focus on the Environment

Deputy Chief of Mission Ted Osius opened the third season of Jalan Sesama, the popular Trans7 TV children’s television show supported by USAID, with remarks underscoring the importance of children’s education in helping Indonesia rise from poverty. “In a country where more than half the population subsists on $2 a day, education is key to breaking the cycle of poverty. We need to encourage children to stay in school,” said Mr. Osius.
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U.S. Embassy, DanceMotion USA^SM, and Komunitas Salihara Present: ODC Dance Company

The United States Embassy in Jakarta is pleased to announce that DanceMotion USASM and Komunitas Salihara are presenting “ODC Dance Company," an American contemporary dance company. The public is invited to two free performances, on Friday, January 29, and Saturday, January 30, at 8 p.m. at the Teater Salihara, Jl. Salihara, Pasar Minggu, Jakarta Selatan. Reservations are required due to limited seating. ODC Dance Company was founded by Brenda Way in 1971 at Oberlin College in Ohio. (complete text)

President Obama and Family to Visit Indonesia in March

Jakarta – President Obama and his family will make a state visit to Indonesia in the second half of March 2010, according to a White House announcement. This trip is an important part of the President's continued effort to broaden and strengthen the partnerships that are necessary to advance our security and prosperity. Indonesia is the world's fourth most populous country, the third largest democracy; is home to the largest Muslim population in the world; and an important partner in the G20. (complete text)

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U.S. EMBASSY PRESS RELEASES

• USAID Mission Director North Tours Construction of the Aceh Teacher Training College 02/05/10
• President Obama and Family to Visit Indonesia in March 02/02/10
• U.S. Embassy, DanceMotion USA^SM, and Komunitas Salihara Present: ODC Dance Company 01/28/10
• Third Season of USAID-supported Jalan Sesama to Focus on the Environment 01/28/10
• Opening Ceremony of Interfaith Dialog 01/26/10
• United States and Indonesia To Stage First Interfaith Dialog 01/25/10
• Remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton On Internet Freedom 01/22/10
• Indonesia in Haiti by Cameron R. Hume, U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia 01/21/10
• President Obama Endorses U.S.-Indo Scientific Cooperation 01/20/10
• USAID Helps Increase Clean Water and Sanitation Practices in Indonesia 01/19/10
• U.S. and Indonesia Begin Discussions on Second Debt-for-Nature Deal to Save Forests 01/15/10
• Remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Regional Architecture in Asia 01/13/10

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