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, …

14 hours ago · The Trump administration is moving to bring USAID under State Department control, sources say; The National Security Council hosted discussions this week on the topic, source says

USAID operates Missions in 80-plus countries and programs in more than 100 countries. Through assistance programs, the Agency invests in the acceleration of progress and prosperity in partner countries all over the world.

5 days ago · Consistent with President Trump’s Executive Order on Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid, Secretary Rubio has paused all U.S. foreign assistance funded by or through the State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) for review. He is initiating a review of all foreign assistance programs to ensure they are efficient and …

Jan 19, 2025 · For a self-proclaimed idealist like Samantha Power, the last four years have been tough. As administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development, she’s been a key player in delivering ...

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, USAID is one of the largest official aid agencies in the world and accounts for more than half of all U.S. foreign assistance – the …

3 days ago · Mr. Rubio said in a cable to U.S. missions abroad that the halt would last at least through a 90-day assessment period. But U.S. officials have already told some aid groups that certain programs ...

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

On behalf of the American people, we promote and demonstrate democratic values abroad, and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world. In support of America's foreign policy, the U.S. Agency for International Development leads the U.S. Government's international development and disaster assistance through partnerships and investments that save lives, reduce poverty, …

2 days ago · NEW YORK (AP) — Freezing foreign aid.Withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement.Prohibiting nonprofits that receive U.S. foreign aid from providing abortions.. Then Monday, the new Trump administration announced a freeze on all federal loans and grants, though that pause has been rescinded.. Nonprofits of all sizes are now grappling with how …