The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is an independent agency of the United States government that is primarily responsible for administering civilian foreign aid and development assistance.

2 days ago · What’s going on with USAID? On his first day in office Jan. 20, Trump implemented a 90-day freeze on foreign assistance. Four days later, Peter Marocco — a returning political appointee from Trump’s first term — drafted a tougher than expected interpretation of that order, a move that shut down thousands of programs around the world and forced furloughs and layoffs.

1 day ago · In this 2016 photo, refugees prepare food including maize porridge donated by USAID and known locally as posho in Adjumani, Uganda.

2 days ago · According to government data, the US spent $68bn (£55bn) on international aid in 2023. That total is spread across several departments and agencies, but USAID's budget constitutes more than half ...

18 hours ago · Foreign Strongmen Cheer as Musk Dismantles U.S. Aid Agency. Leaders in Russia, Hungary and El Salvador welcomed the Trump administration’s assault on U.S.A.I.D., which many authoritarians have ...

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USAID’s efforts provide humanitarian assistance, reduce poverty, strengthen democratic governance, advance economic opportunities, and help achieve progress beyond programs. Our work benefits people around the world, including those in the United States.

USAID is the lead U.S. Government agency that works to end extreme global poverty and enable resilient, democratic societies to realize their potential.

USAID’s investment in communities around the world helps achieve sustainable development progress, advancing our collective security, health, and prosperity. We work together with individuals, communities, and countries globally to improve everyday lives.

2 days ago · What is USAID? USAID is the international humanitarian and development arm of the U.S. government, assisting nations in conflict and other “strategically important countries” by alleviating ...