The pause on U.S. foreign aid, initiated by the Trump administration, has prompted concern among various stakeholders in international development. Sadie Healy, who runs a global health consulting firm, took the initiative to document the consequences of this funding freeze, understanding that no one else was doing so. As the U.S. faces cuts to a critical humanitarian agency, USAID, the implications of such actions are profound given the nation's status as a leading global funder of aid. The subsequent dismantling of USAID raises critical questions about the future of foreign aid and the potential fallout for numerous global initiatives.
Healy decided to document the effects of the U.S. foreign aid freeze, stating, "I am an action person. The depression and sadness...was something I couldn't deal with."
The U.S. is the largest single global humanitarian funder, giving $13.9 billion in 2024, with changes in foreign assistance having sweeping impacts across geographies.
Elon Musk labeled USAID 'evil' and a 'criminal organization,' leading a campaign to shut it down amid debates about the future of U.S. foreign aid.
The pause in funding has turned into the dismantling of USAID and its programs, prompting concern among international development professionals.
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