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United States Agency for International Development

Wordmark of USAID The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is an independent agency of the United States government that was responsible for administering civilian foreign aid and development assistance from 1961 to 2025.

USAID was established in 1961 during the Cold War by President John F. Kennedy to counter the Soviet Union with soft power across the world. USAID implemented programs in global health, disaster relief, education, economic development, environmental protection, and democratic governance. With average annual disbursements of about $23 billion from 2001 to 2024, USAID had been one of the world's largest aid agencies and accounted for most U.S. foreign assistance. This had been the highest in the world in absolute dollar terms, with missions in over 100 countries.

In 2025, the Trump administration cancelled 83% of USAID programs and laid off 94% of staff. Since July 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of State has administered U.S. foreign assistance. The agency still exists; congressional authorization is required to formally abolish it. Provided by Wikipedia
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