#foreign-aid

[ follow ]
US politics
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Taxpayer-funded vaccines meant to aid Africa are at risk of expiring

Hundreds of thousands of mpox vaccine doses from the U.S. are at risk of expiration, prompting concern from congressional Democrats.
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Trump Administration will incinerate $10 million worth of birth control for poor women

The Trump Administration is destroying nearly $10 million worth of unused contraceptives instead of providing them to countries that need them.
#womens-rights
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
UK news

UK admits foreign aid cuts could see deaths rise with Africa hardest hit

Cuts to foreign aid threaten to increase global deaths, especially impacting women and girls.
Non-profit organizations
fromeuronews
1 month ago

'They will die': Foreign aid cuts hit women and girls the hardest

Foreign aid cuts are severely impacting women's rights organizations, risking lives and vital support for women and girls in crisis zones.
Non-profit organizations
fromeuronews
1 month ago

'They will die': Foreign aid cuts hit women and girls the hardest

Foreign aid cuts are severely impacting women's rights organizations, risking lives and vital support for women and girls in crisis zones.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Africa to be hit hard as UK foreign aid cuts revealed

Foreign aid to children's education and women's health in Africa faces significant cuts as the UK government reduces overall spending by 40%.
#public-media
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
US politics

DOGE is on the Senate's agenda, with the future of public broadcasting at stake

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
US politics

DOGE is on the Senate's agenda, with the future of public broadcasting at stake

#us-house-of-representatives
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Trump admin squanders nearly 800,000 vaccines meant for Africa: Report

The nearly 800,000 doses of mpox vaccine pledged to African countries are heading for the waste bin due to untimely shipment, with only 91,000 sent.
Public health
#trump-administration
fromFast Company
1 week ago
US politics

Trump's bill cutting $9 billion in funding for public broadcasting and foreign aid gets final OK from House

US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Trump Calls for Rescinding $9 Billion From Foreign Aid and Public Broadcasting

The Trump administration seeks to rescind over $9 billion in approved foreign aid and public broadcasting funding.
US news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Can Cambodia get rid of landmines without US help? DW 04/30/2025

Trump's suspension of foreign aid raises fears about the future of US humanitarian commitments.
fromFast Company
1 week ago
US politics

Trump's bill cutting $9 billion in funding for public broadcasting and foreign aid gets final OK from House

US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Trump Calls for Rescinding $9 Billion From Foreign Aid and Public Broadcasting

The Trump administration seeks to rescind over $9 billion in approved foreign aid and public broadcasting funding.
#public-broadcasting
fromFortune
1 week ago
US politics

GOP bill cutting $9 billion in approved funding includes full amount public broadcasting was to receive for next 2 years

SF politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Rep. Pramila Jayapal says Trump recission request is 'bad on all accounts'

Rep. Jayapal criticizes Trump's proposal to cut billions from foreign aid and public broadcasting as damaging and detrimental to health and safety.
fromFortune
1 week ago
US politics

GOP bill cutting $9 billion in approved funding includes full amount public broadcasting was to receive for next 2 years

SF politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Rep. Pramila Jayapal says Trump recission request is 'bad on all accounts'

Rep. Jayapal criticizes Trump's proposal to cut billions from foreign aid and public broadcasting as damaging and detrimental to health and safety.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

House gives final approval to Trump's $9 billion cut to public broadcasting and foreign aid

The House passed the bill by a vote of 216-213, marking the first time in decades a president has successfully submitted such a rescissions request.
US politics
#federal-spending-cuts
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
US news

Senate passes $9 billion in spending cuts to public broadcasting, foreign aid requested by Trump

fromFortune
1 week ago
US politics

Senate passes $9 billion in spending cuts-but Republican senator says 'nobody really knows what program reductions are in it'

fromBoston.com
1 week ago
US news

Senate passes $9 billion in spending cuts to public broadcasting, foreign aid requested by Trump

fromFortune
1 week ago
US politics

Senate passes $9 billion in spending cuts-but Republican senator says 'nobody really knows what program reductions are in it'

fromFast Company
1 week ago

Philanthropy cannot be the global aid plan B

Global child mortality is likely to rise due to cuts in foreign aid, necessitating a reevaluation of philanthropy's role in tackling systemic global issues.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

What are rescissions and why does Trump want Congress to approve them?

Congressional Republicans support a $9bn rescissions package to cut foreign aid and public broadcasting funding as part of Trump's spending reduction strategy.
fromwww.twincities.com
2 weeks ago

Republicans are considering changes to Trump's request for $9.4 billion in spending cuts

Senate Republicans are considering changes to Trump's request to cancel $9.4 billion in spending, primarily affecting public broadcasting and foreign aid fighting famine.
US politics
#usaid
Europe politics
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Shifting sands: USAID funding cuts sees the Middle East look elsewhere

US foreign aid was drastically cut under the Trump administration, affecting global humanitarian efforts, especially in the Middle East.
US politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

The Irish Independent's View: Mike Ryan leaving the WHO is a loss to world health

The cuts to USAID will lead to significant consequences for global aid efforts and increase suffering for the world's poorest.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump administration to cut all USAID overseas roles and axe thousands of staff

The Trump administration is radically restructuring foreign aid by eliminating all USAID overseas positions by September 30.
#doge-cuts
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Congress takes the first step in making DOGE cuts permanent

Congress passed $9.4 billion in DOGE cuts, influencing public broadcasting and foreign aid amidst political tensions.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Congress takes the first step in making DOGE cuts permanent

Congress passed $9.4 billion in DOGE cuts, influencing public broadcasting and foreign aid amidst political tensions.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

The US helped successfully tackle Aids - now cuts put that at risk

Cuts to foreign aid threaten access to antiretrovirals for HIV-positive patients in South Africa.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

How Much the U.S. Spends on Foreign Aid, and Where It Goes

The U.S. is the largest donor of foreign aid, allocating between $65 billion and $71 billion in 2023.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Republican Targeted By Trump Says He's Getting Private Fist Bumps' from GOP, But Israel Still Has Tight Grip on Congress'

Massie mentioned that both Trump and AIPAC have to think about the political risks they face; if they challenge him and fail, they lose credibility.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Scientists criticise cut in UK funding for global vaccination group

UK cuts funding to Gavi by 24%, risking thousands of child deaths in developing countries.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Congolese doctor Jean Kaseya: We face a significant risk of a pandemic originating in Africa'

Now, the cuts usher in a new era in which African governments will be forced to redefine their priorities, according to Congolese doctor Jean Kaseya.
Coronavirus
#spending-cuts
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

House approves Trump's request to cut funding for NPR, PBS and foreign aid

House votes to cut $9.4 billion in spending, focusing on foreign aid and public broadcasting funding amidst political divide.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

House approves DOGE-backed spending cuts to NPR, PBS, and foreign aid

House votes narrowly to cut $9.4 billion in approved spending, sparking significant partisan debate over the implications and motivations behind the cuts.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Just good neighbors? What nations helping Syria really want DW 06/11/2025

Recent foreign aid to Syria is primarily motivated by self-interest of involved countries.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Government efforts to cut foreign aid spent on asylum seekers stall

The Independent prioritizes accessible journalism to cover critical issues like reproductive rights and asylum support amidst political challenges.
#us-policy
Coronavirus
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

The head of Africa CDC thought news of a U.S. aid freeze must be 'a joke.' Now what?

Kaseya underscores the challenge of navigating aid cuts for African nations, urging adaptive strategies for survival after the U.S. termination of foreign assistance.
Coronavirus
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

The head of Africa CDC thought news of a U.S. aid freeze must be 'a joke.' Now what?

Kaseya underscores the challenge of navigating aid cuts for African nations, urging adaptive strategies for survival after the U.S. termination of foreign assistance.
#elon-musk
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
US politics

Elon Musk fires back at Bill Gates over 'false' claims DOGE cuts to USAID are endangering kids: 'Who does he think he is?'

Women in technology
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Melinda French Gates says Elon Musk should 'actually see what's going on in the world' before making decisions on US foreign aid

Musk's drastic cuts to foreign aid programs have drawn criticism from Melinda French Gates, who urges him to understand global poverty issues before making decisions.
US news
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

Emergency Food for 3 Million Children Is Stuck in DOGE Limbo

The Trump administration quietly canceled lifesaving foreign aid for starving children, contradicting promises of restoration after backlash from Tesla's Elon Musk.
Women in technology
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

Elon Musk Has No Idea How USAID Works. This Former Staffer Does.

Elon Musk's criticism of USAID stems from conspiracy theories rather than informed understanding, questioning his motivations behind targeting foreign aid.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
US politics

Elon Musk fires back at Bill Gates over 'false' claims DOGE cuts to USAID are endangering kids: 'Who does he think he is?'

Women in technology
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Melinda French Gates says Elon Musk should 'actually see what's going on in the world' before making decisions on US foreign aid

Musk's drastic cuts to foreign aid programs have drawn criticism from Melinda French Gates, who urges him to understand global poverty issues before making decisions.
US news
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

Emergency Food for 3 Million Children Is Stuck in DOGE Limbo

The Trump administration quietly canceled lifesaving foreign aid for starving children, contradicting promises of restoration after backlash from Tesla's Elon Musk.
Women in technology
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

Elon Musk Has No Idea How USAID Works. This Former Staffer Does.

Elon Musk's criticism of USAID stems from conspiracy theories rather than informed understanding, questioning his motivations behind targeting foreign aid.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

U.S. funding halted Africa's HIV crisis. Trump's cuts have forced a reckoning.

The withdrawal of U.S. foreign aid in Eswatini has left the country vulnerable and unprepared to handle its healthcare needs independently.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

The State Department reportedly pressured African countries to adopt Elon Musk's Starlink

U.S. diplomats are pressuring African nations to expedite Starlink licensing, linking it to foreign aid budgets.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Having risked my life in war zones for the BBC, I know this: cuts to the World Service will be disastrous | Martin Bell

The UK government cuts to foreign aid and the BBC World Service threaten the livelihoods of millions globally.
#bill-gates
fromFuturism
2 months ago
US politics

Bill Gates Accuses Elon Musk of "Killing the World's Poorest Children"

Bill Gates criticizes Elon Musk for drastically cutting USAID, claiming it harms the world's poorest children.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
US politics

Bill Gates calls DOGE 'geographically illiterate,' says Elon Musk is 'involved in the deaths of the world's poorest children'

Bill Gates criticized Elon Musk's funding cuts to foreign aid, linking them to suffering among impoverished children.
US politics
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Bill Gates Accuses Elon Musk of "Killing the World's Poorest Children"

Bill Gates criticizes Elon Musk for drastically cutting USAID, claiming it harms the world's poorest children.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Bill Gates calls DOGE 'geographically illiterate,' says Elon Musk is 'involved in the deaths of the world's poorest children'

Bill Gates criticized Elon Musk's funding cuts to foreign aid, linking them to suffering among impoverished children.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

U.S. Aid Cutbacks Hurt Efforts to Repatriate Former Islamic State Residents

The inspectors general's report emphasized that cuts to foreign aid had a detrimental impact on repatriation efforts, heightening security risks and disrupting humanitarian assistance.
US news
US politics
fromNature
3 months ago

The end of AIDS is in sight: don't abandon PEPFAR now

The US administration must clarify the future of AIDS funding and reauthorize PEPFAR to avoid jeopardizing HIV/AIDS programs globally.
fromtime.com
3 months ago

50 Years After the War, Trump Undermines U.S.-Vietnam Reconciliation

"We've come a long way, and it's profoundly changed the nature of our relations from former enemies to now partners," says Tim Rieser, reflecting on U.S.-Vietnam relations.
US news
fromtime.com
3 months ago

Food for Peace Showed How Foreign Aid Can Benefit Both the U.S. and the World

Food for Peace, launched by Kennedy, has been vital in fighting global hunger but is now at risk due to current leadership.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | White House sends Congress plan to ax 'all' public broadcasting funds and codify DOGE aid cuts

Since day one, the Trump Administration has targeted waste, fraud, and abuse in Federal spending through executive action, DOGE review, and other efforts by departments and agencies.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Pete Marocco, Who Helped Gut Foreign Aid for Trump, Leaves State Department

Mr. Marocco's critics said they planned to continue scrutinizing how he and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have gutted foreign aid.
US news
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump's U.S.A.I.D. Cuts Hobble Earthquake Response in Myanmar

U.S. response to Myanmar earthquake lagged behind other countries, highlighting a significant slowdown in American foreign aid efforts.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Lebanon, Ravaged by Israel-Hezbollah War, Needs Changes to Unlock Aid

Things cannot continue as they are, he sighed. To fix how it's run, Lebanon needs money. But to attract money, it needs to fix how it's run.
SF politics
Women in technology
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

A business owner lost a year's income in one day after DOGE cuts: 'I still choke up on my free days'

Emily B. Brown lost substantial income due to federal funding cuts, illustrating the impact of Trump's policies on individuals and various industries.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

USAID's New Leadership Includes DOGE Official Who Helped Dismantle Agency

Pete Marocco announced his replacement at U.S.A.I.D. amidst ongoing cuts and restructuring efforts that drastically reduced the agency's operations.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Opinion | Gutting U.S.A.I.D. Was a Disaster. Here Is How to Move Forward.

The dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. jeopardizes millions and reflects a need for reform in foreign aid.
#ukraine
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Administration Ends Tracking of Kidnapped Ukrainian Children in Russia

The U.S. State Department has halted funding for tracking Ukrainian children abducted by Russia, risking their return and compromising data integrity.
Tech industry
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Pasadena-based Tetra Tech's stock falls after Trump's USAID cuts

Tetra Tech's stock price has fallen significantly due to drastic cuts in foreign aid from the Trump administration affecting its revenue.
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

Trump Is Ceding Ground to a Deadly Enemy

The cure for TB has existed since the 1950s, yet over 100 million people have died because antibiotics are not widely accessible, especially in poorer regions.
Coronavirus
US news
fromThe Washington Post
4 months ago

'Unlawful' suspension of USAID funding likely violated Constitution, judge says

Judge rules Trump administration must release $2 billion in foreign aid, citing violation of separation of powers.
[ Load more ]