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Could US charitable giving eclipse the government as a source of aid?

18 July 2025

Despite a slowdown in giving to international causes, public giving in the U.S. could soon surpass the government as a source of funding for the aid sector.

US aid slashed: Inside the $8 billion cut to foreign assistance

18 July 2025

For the latest episode of our podcast series, Senior Editor Rumbi Chakamba sits down with reporters Michael Igoe and Elissa Miolene to discuss the top global development stories of the week.

How US aid can appeal to ‘America First’ Republicans

18 July 2025

As the Modernizing Foreign Assistance Network releases a set of recommendations for USAID's transition into the State Department, top former U.S. officials argue a new Trump-friendly approach is needed.

UK foreign secretary strengthens his push for aid reform

18 July 2025

David Lammy, the U.K. foreign secretary, has renewed calls for reform of the international aid system, saying that African leaders are fed up with "ping-pong" funding that they cannot rely on.

House cuts US global education funding 20%, spares multilateral partners

17 July 2025

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved 20% cuts to global education for financial year 2026, with funding for multilateral partnerships equal to FY 2025. Next stop: The U.S. Senate.