The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is an independent agency of the United States government that is primarily responsible for administering civilian foreign aid and development assistance.With a budget of over $50 billion, [4] USAID is one of the largest official aid agencies in the world and accounts for more than half of …

4 days ago · A United States Agency for International Development, or USAID, contract worker sits in front of the USAID office with a message written on a piece of paper, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in Washington (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) ... A United States Agency for International Development, or USAID, contract worker sits in front of the USAID office ...

4 days ago · Then-President John F. Kennedy established the U.S. Agency for International Development, known as USAID, during the Cold War. In the decades since, Republicans and Democrats have fought over the agency and its funding. Here’s a look at USAID, its history and the changes made since Trump took office.

2 days ago · People demonstrate outside of the headquarters for United States Agency for International Development before Congressional Democrats hold news conference in Washington, DC, on February 3.

4 days ago · Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Monday that he is acting administrator the US Agency for International Development, confirming the de-facto takeover of the humanitarian agency by the ...

USAID’s efforts provide humanitarian assistance, reduce poverty, strengthen democratic governance, advance economic opportunities, and help achieve progress beyond programs. Our work benefits people around the world, including those in the United States.

General inquiries and messages to USAID may be submitted using the form below. We invite you to visit the following pages, which provide information on common inquiries. View our Partnerships page for information on how to partner with USAID. Visit our Careers page to learn about employment opportunities at USAID.

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is the principal U.S. agency to extend assistance to countries recovering from disaster, trying to escape poverty, and engaging in democratic reforms.

In support of America's foreign policy, the U.S. Agency for International Development leads the U.S. Government's international development and disaster assistance through partnerships and investments that save lives, reduce poverty, strengthen democratic governance, and help people emerge from humanitarian crises and progress beyond assistance.

3 days ago · The United States Agency for International Development, which faced the prospect of being folded into the State Department after it was put under the direction of Marco Rubio, the secretary of ...