Anna Gawel

Anna Gawel

Anna Gawel is the Managing Editor of Devex. She previously worked as the managing editor of The Washington Diplomat, the flagship publication of D.C.’s diplomatic community. She’s had hundreds of articles published on world affairs, U.S. foreign policy, politics, security, trade, travel and the arts on topics ranging from the impact of State Department budget cuts to Caribbean efforts to fight climate change. She was also a broadcast producer and digital editor at WTOP News and host of the Global 360 podcast. She holds a journalism degree from the University of Maryland in College Park.

Latest Articles

Devex Newswire: Trump dumps and defunds over 60 international orgs

Devex Newswire: Trump dumps and defunds over 60 international orgs

4 days ago // Devex Newswire

The U.S. has announced it is pulling out of 66 international organizations, including 31 U.N. entities that “no longer serve American interests.” Plus, is China filling Asia’s funding gap?

Devex Newswire: When aid workers 'can't leave them,' but are forced to

Devex Newswire: When aid workers 'can't leave them,' but are forced to

6 days ago // Devex Newswire

A look at the hopes of education advocates for restarted U.S. funding; MacKenzie Scott's global south giving; and Kenyan health workers continue doing their vital work despite not receiving pay.

Devex Newswire: Trump severed a $17B lifeline. Can it be resurrected?

Devex Newswire: Trump severed a $17B lifeline. Can it be resurrected?

7 days ago // Devex Newswire

Can NextGen be reincarnated in 2026? Plus, an HIV prevention program saved lives — so what happened to it?

Devex Newswire: Governments tussle over UN budget under tight deadline

Devex Newswire: Governments tussle over UN budget under tight deadline

20 days ago // Devex Newswire

U.N. negotiators are under immense pressure to finalize a $3.2 billion budget by the Dec. 24 deadline — a task made more challenging because the budget must be cut by approximately 15%. Plus, a look at the transactional nature of new U.S. health agreements in Africa.

Devex Newswire: The Trump power players you need to know about

Devex Newswire: The Trump power players you need to know about

21 days ago // Devex Newswire

A list of the essential figures driving the "America First" foreign aid agenda. Plus, a look at how resources for fired USAID workers have evolved.

Devex Newswire: Do NGOs have to come last in an ‘America First’ world?

Devex Newswire: Do NGOs have to come last in an ‘America First’ world?

25 days ago // Devex Newswire

The Trump administration’s global health strategy sidelines NGOs but experts say there is still a part for large NGOs to play if they can adapt and prove their relevance in this new reality. Plus, a new declaration on noncommunicable diseases defies U.S. power.

Devex Newswire: Billions of dollars in US aid trickle in from State

Devex Newswire: Billions of dollars in US aid trickle in from State

27 days ago // Devex Newswire

From July 23 to Dec.12, the State Department obligated $4.7 billion in new foreign aid to 22 countries. Plus, remembering food systems pioneer Nicholas Haan.

Devex Newswire: From Salesforce to Direct Relief, one leader’s journey

Devex Newswire: From Salesforce to Direct Relief, one leader’s journey

28 days ago // Devex Newswire

How Amy Weaver, the new CEO of Direct Relief, is shaping a tech-driven strategy to scale the organization’s global reach. Plus, U.S. legislators push to support UNFPA.

Devex Pro Insider: 'America First' goes fast and furious on global health

Devex Pro Insider: 'America First' goes fast and furious on global health

28 days ago // Devex Pro Insider

The Trump administration is aggressively implementing its "America First" global health strategy, moving with the same rapid intensity with which it dismantled USAID.

Child deaths rise in historic reversal, Gates Foundation reveals

Child deaths rise in historic reversal, Gates Foundation reveals

about 1 month ago // Global health

An estimated 4.8 million children are expected to die before their 5th birthday this year — 200,000 more than last year. The increase comes amid steep cuts to global health funding.