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18 July 2025Despite 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.
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US aid slashed: Inside the $8 billion cut to foreign assistance
18 July 2025For 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.
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