Jan 09 Watch 11:23 U.S. aid leaves out local groups addressing food security in Africa, critics say By Fred de Sam Lazaro One of the biggest challenges facing sub-Saharan African nations is how to help farmers withstand climate and economic headwinds and produce food for a growing population. Critics say most U.S. aid dollars are going to U.S.-based companies with little involvement… Continue watching
Jan 08 Watch 9:29 Is U.S. foreign aid for health care being used effectively? By Fred de Sam Lazaro The vast majority of foreign aid administered by the U.S. Agency for International Development goes through middlemen, international aid agencies or U.S.-based private companies that then distribute the assistance. Critics say the system leaves out many deserving locally-led startups and… Continue watching
Jan 07 Watch 8:41 Where does U.S. foreign aid go and does it make an impact? By Fred de Sam Lazaro The U.S. has long been one of the world’s largest donors of foreign aid. But in recent years, its effectiveness has been called into question by a chorus of critics who say the impact of assistance programs falls well short… Continue watching
Apr 23 Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan in big bipartisan vote By Mary Clare Jalonick, Stephen Groves, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press President Joe Biden said in a statement immediately after passage that he will sign it Wednesday and start the process of sending weapons to Ukraine, which has been struggling to hold its front lines against Russia. Continue reading
Apr 21 A breakdown of what's in the $95 billion foreign aid package passed by the House By Associated Press A look at what's in the $95 billion package passed by the House on Saturday that will provide military aid to Ukraine and Israel, replenish U.S. weapons systems and give humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza. Continue reading
Apr 18 Legislation that could force a TikTok ban revived as part of House foreign aid package By Mary Clare Jalonick, Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press Legislation that could ban TikTok if its China-based owner doesn't sell its stake has won a major boost as House Republicans included it in a package of bills that would send U.S. aid to Ukraine and Israel. Continue reading
Apr 01 Israeli strike kills 4 foreign aid workers, Palestinian driver after delivering food, Gaza medical officials say By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Footage showed the bodies of the five dead at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in the central Gaza town of Deir al-Balah. Several of them wore protective gear with the charity's logo. Continue reading
Feb 14 GOP Speaker Johnson says House won't be 'rushed' to approve aid for Ukraine as $95 billion package stalls By Lisa Mascaro, Stephen Groves, Associated Press Senators overwhelmingly approved the package on a bipartisan vote this week, but it's fate is now uncertain in the House. Continue reading
Feb 12 Foreign aid drops sharply as Taliban abuses strain Afghanistan's health system, group says By Rahim Faiez, Associated Press The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in August 2021 drove millions into poverty and hunger after foreign aid stopped almost overnight. Continue reading
Jul 05 UN says millions left with no aid as West Africa suffers worst hunger crisis in 10 years By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press The United Nations food agency says millions of hungry people in West Africa are left without aid because it is struggling with limited funding to respond to the region's worst hunger crisis in 10 years. Continue reading