Free self-care/stress management session for affected aid workers Friday, February 21, 2025, 11am- 12pm RSVP to secure your space https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ihwuQyjvTo-th6-yDZtnaQ#/registration
“The current U.S. foreign aid freeze has created an unprecedented crisis for some of the world’s most effective, frontline humanitarian and development organizations and their ability to serve millions of people around the world. Today, we’re launching an emergency bridge fund to help these critical groups resume their life-saving work.” MORE
A funding freeze is pushing the National Endowment for Democracy and groups it supports toward shutdown. One of Elon Musk’s latest targets is a nonprofit dedicated to bolstering democracy overseas that has long been a darling of the GOP. Yet prominent Republicans with ties to the group — including a lawmaker who serves on its … [Read more…]
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Elon Musk conceded that “some of the things that I say will be incorrect” when he was asked about claims made on X and by the White House about condoms being sent to Gaza. MORE
USAID employee outlines their escape with their family from the Congo as Trump admin dismantles USAID structure in DC. READ HERE
n the latest federal shakeup, the Trump administration ordered the heads of several agencies across the government to start firing employees who were still within their probationary period — or within their first one or two years on the job. During this period, which is different for each agency, workers have some protections in place, … [Read more…]
The agency was in the midst of a probe into the billionaire’s equipment at the time of Musk’s assault. Since coming into power, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has barraged USAID, the international aid agency that dispenses food and supplies to nations all over the world. It is likely that the agency will soon … [Read more…]
If you’re keeping up with the latest on USAID, mark your calendars! The House Foreign Affairs Committee is set to hold a hearing titled “The USAID Betrayal” on Thursday, February 13, starting at 8:30 AM. And guess what? It’s open to the public, so feel free to drop by if you can! The lineup of … [Read more…]
On January 24, 2025, the Secretary of State ordered a pause in all new obligations of foreignassistance funding pending an 85-day review of United States foreign assistance programs.1 TheSecretary additionally ordered contracting and grant officers to issue stop-work orders for allexisting foreign assistance awards.2 As such, all USAID programs were suspended, includingthose with funds already … [Read more…]