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 accounts for more than half of all U.S. foreign assistance …

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

4 days 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.

4 days 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 ...

On Friday, February 7, 2025, at 11:59 pm (EST) all USAID direct hire personnel will be placed on administrative leave globally, with the exception of designated personnel responsible for mission-critical functions, core leadership and specially designated programs.

2 days ago · The drive by Mr. Trump and Mr. Musk to unravel the agency is part of a wider campaign against almost all American foreign aid. Mr. Trump signed an executive order on Jan. 20 ordering a halt to the ...

4 days 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 ...

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

We work together with individuals, communities, and countries globally to improve everyday lives. USAID’s efforts provide humanitarian assistance, reduce poverty, strengthen democratic governance, advance economic opportunities, and help achieve progress beyond programs.