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USG-Funded Family Planning Projects and Safe Abortion: What’s Next for the Mexico City Policy (PLGHA) Under the New Trump Administration?

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If you’re an American health NGO or an international health organization working with US government-funded assistance programs that include abortion as part of family planning, this is essential reading! When President-elect Donald Trump steps into office on January 20, 2025, his early actions will have a significant impact on USG-funded assistance programs. Expect to see … [Read more…]

The Gates Foundation has recently undergone a rebranding, now referring to itself as an NGO instead of a foundation

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So, what’s the story behind this shift? The rebranding follows Melinda’s departure and her divorce from Bill, as she has since launched her own venture, Pivotal Ventures. By positioning itself as an NGO, the Foundation aims to attract government funding. This change comes on the heels of Warren Buffett’s decision to halt his annual $4 … [Read more…]

Russell Vought, the president-elect’s pick to lead the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is set to play a key role in implementing “impoundment” measures by the Trump administration

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The incoming Trump administration is gearing up to cut federal support for essential services that working families rely on, including through “impounding”—essentially, the illegal withholding of funds that Congress has already approved. To facilitate this, the Trump administration will be utilizing the OMB, which will issue “apportionments”—a legally-binding budget document that dictates the release of … [Read more…]

U.S. aid leaves out local groups addressing food security in Africa, critics say

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One of the biggest challenges facing sub-Saharan African nations is how to help farmers withstand climate and economic headwinds and produce food for a growing population. Critics say most U.S. aid dollars are going to U.S.-based companies with little involvement by locally-led groups closest to the problem. Fred de Sam Lazaro looks at two food … [Read more…]

Is U.S. foreign aid for health care being used effectively?

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The vast majority of foreign aid administered by the U.S. Agency for International Development goes through middlemen, international aid agencies or U.S.-based private companies that then distribute the assistance. Critics say the system leaves out many deserving locally-led startups and non-government groups. Fred de Sam Lazaro explores the field of health care for his series, … [Read more…]

President Biden Announces New USAID Mission in Angola

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Today, President Joseph R. Biden announced an expansion of USAID’s presence in the Republic of Angola during the President’s historic trip to Angola. USAID is elevating its presence in Angola to a USAID Mission, reinforcing the United States’ commitment to the people of Angola and an emerging strategic partnership between the United States and Angola. … [Read more…]

With revenue dropping, 2 US health nonprofits join forces

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Population Services International and the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation partner up under HealthX Partners to streamline their operations. PSI and EGPAF are teaming up under a new umbrella organization called HealthX Partners, kicking off in January with a combined budget nearing half a billion dollars. These two health giants will join forces for a … [Read more…]