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News: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has come under intense scrutiny and is facing potential shutdown as part of the Trump administration’s broader efforts to restructure and reduce federal government spending.
About United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
- The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is the primary international humanitarian and development agency of the U.S. government.
- It was established in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy through an executive order to implement the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
- Its purpose is to provide assistance to strategically important countries, lead US effort to alleviate poverty, disease, and humanitarian need; assist developing countries economic growth.
- USAID Provides assistance to around 130 countries.
- It has over 10,000 employees, with two-thirds stationed overseas, plus additional institutional contractors.
- It works in collaboration with NGOs, foreign governments, international organizations, and U.S. agencies.
