USAID Videos
Based in Washington, DC, the United States Agency for International Development is the world’s leading international development organization. USAID works to improve lives, strengthen communities, and advance democracy. As its website says, “USAID’s work advances U.S. national security and economic prosperity; demonstrates American generosity; and promotes a path to recipient self-reliance and resilience.”
We at Dorst MediaWorks are proud to have produced multiple USAID videos across four continents, including work in Ethiopia, Ghana, Haiti, and Lebanon. Typically large USAID subcontractors will hire us to execute the video production and photography components of projects. We travel in country, and then work with project teams back in Washington DC to tell the best stories.
USAID is a force for good in the world. We’ve seen it first hand.
Washington DC USAID Video Production: Lebanon & Rabih’s Fishing Business
2014Time: 03:46USAID
This is the story of Rabih, who struggles to make a living as a fisherman before buying a new boat and building his business. And the microfinance institution Al Majmoua, […]
Washington DC USAID Video Production: Haiti, Private Sector Development
2018Time: 3:26USAID
This is the story of Hermine, one of many Haitians working hard to recover after 2010’s devastating earthquake. Hermine works at a clothing factory. When Hermine’s company receives a grant from […]
Washington DC USAID Video Production: “Ghana & The Global Shea Alliance”
2018Time: 2:55USAID
This is the story of Rita Dampson, a shea butter entrepreneur in Ghana who has built her cooperative up to more than 1,000 village women. USAID and the Global Shea Alliance […]
Washington DC USAID Video Production: Lebanon & Hala’s Flower Shop
2014Time: 03:49USAID
This is the story of Hala, who had a passion for flower arranging and used to dream of starting her own business. And the microfinance institution Vitas, which is extending […]
Washington DC USAID Video Production: Birth of Ethiopia’s NovaStar Garments
2014Time: 03:45IESC
This is the story of Mohammed, who moves back to Ethiopia after 18 years in the U.S. to open a textile factory. The problem is, he doesn’t have much experience, […]
Washington DC USAID Video Production: “Ethiopia’s Tikur Abay Targets America”
2014Time: 04:05IESC
This is the story of Abebe, who owns a shoe company in Ethiopia. Working with USAID, what can he do to break into the massive U.S. market? Since 1964, IESC […]
Washington DC USAID Video Production: Ethiopia & Sara’s Handicraft Passion
2014Time: 04:26IESC
This is the story of Sara, a fashion designer from Ethiopia. Not long ago, she had seven employees and was struggling to turn a profit in the local market. Today she […]
Washington DC USAID Video Production: Expanding Microfinance in Rural Lebanon
2014Time: 4:42USAID
This is the story of a USAID project, Lebanon Investment in Microfinance Program, which worked with nine microfinance institutions to improve access to finance and increase lending to business owners […]
Washington DC USAID Video Production: “Samir’s Cattle Business,” USAID in Lebanon
2014Time: 04:07USAID
This is the story of Samir, who almost gives up cattle farming before finally building a thriving business. And the microfinance institution Emkan, which is extending loans to fishermen and […]
Washington DC USAID Video Production: Promoting Trade in Ethiopia
2014Time: 4:48IESC
This is the story of Mohammed, Sarah, and Abebe, three Ethiopian businesspeople who built successful companies exporting to the United States. It’s also the story of USAID, whose advice and […]
