Friends of USAID was born in a moment of panic.

As current and former USAID staff, we watched the agency we loved be slandered then dismantled, while too many stood by in silence. We knew the work was too important for the “woodchipper,” so we did what public servants do: we stepped up.

We launched an Instagram account and grabbed a Substack. Around the clock, we began reminding the public of something simple but important: foreign aid isn’t just from the American people - it’s for the American people.

For pennies on the dollar, foreign aid protects global health, stabilizes fragile regions, strengthens democracies, and promotes prosperity at home and abroad. It’s the reason we can keep HIV/AIDS from returning to crisis levels; why polio hasn’t made a comeback; and why we’re better prepared for global pandemics than we even realize. But only if we continue the work.

We quickly realized this wasn’t going to be a short fight. It’s a long game. And, like many in this space, we’re trying to sustain ourselves while staying focused on the mission. Because the work doesn’t pause when the spotlight moves on.

So that’s what brings us here!

Your donation will help Friends of USAID:

Tell the story of foreign aid in a way that resonates with Americans across all generations and political backgrounds
Push back on misinformation by sharing accurate, timely, and compelling content
Highlight how protecting foreign aid strengthens US Leadership, health and economic security, and democratic values
Grow our digital presence and expand our reach to build broad public awareness
Support our network of experts and fact-checkers
Work with designers, writers, and creatives to educate and inspire

We’re committed to transparency, facts, and public service. And we’re grateful to you, our fellow believers in global good.

Thank you for being a friend.

Friends of USAID is operating under the fiscal sponsorship of Good Trouble Project. Your donation is fully tax-deductible and helps us build a lasting foundation for truth and transparency about foreign aid.

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