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

1 day 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 · 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 ...

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.With a budget of over $50 billion, [4] USAID is one of the largest official aid agencies in the world and accouned for more than half of all U.S. foreign assistance …

1 day ago · Here's what to know about the agency. What is USAID? Created in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy, the U.S. Agency for International Development emerged from an effort to separate military and non ...

1 day 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 ...

1 day ago · What Is U.S.A.I.D., and Why Do Trump and Musk Want to Close It? The agency’s funding accounts for a tiny portion of the federal budget, but its structure may have made it an easy target for ...

2 days ago · Democrats Challenge Musk’s Efforts to Dismantle U.S.A.I.D. In front of the headquarters of the government’s largest humanitarian aid agency, Democratic lawmakers joined protesters to speak out ...

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The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is the United States’ government agency that leads international development and humanitarian assistance efforts to partner countries. We work together with individuals, communities, and countries globally to improve everyday lives. USAID’s efforts provide humanitarian assistance, reduce poverty, …