The Trump administration’s decision to suspend USAID workers for 90 days and pause most of its international aid work has rocked the foundations of the global aid system. The move, which has sparked outrage in the international community, threatens to destabilise vulnerable regions and halt decades of progress in economic development, health, and human rights.
Since its inception in 1961, USAID has been the cornerstone of US humanitarian assistance. It operates in around 130 countries, provides essential relief in humanitarian crises and health emergencies, and supports economic development in the world’s most vulnerable regions.
