NGOs must prepare for what could be a “permanent shift” in their relationship with the U.S. government, as they come under attack from the Trump administration, according to a panel of experts at a recent Devex Pro Briefing.
Over the past year, the sector has faced a hostile environment that has included a catastrophic loss of funding, threats against organizations that are ideologically opposed to the administration, and inflammatory language from some political leaders.
That has left many organizations with a dilemma about how to respond — whether to fight back or try to keep their heads down until the next election, when many are hoping the situation can be reversed.