February 27, 2025 (WASHINGTON) – The Administration’s decision yesterday to terminate 10,000 State Department and USAID contracts and grants – just 30 days into what was supposed to be a 90-day review process – is an unprecedented move that will come with a heavy price tag for the lives of millions globally and America’s influence and strength.
At a time of increasing global instability and mounting threats to U.S. security and economic interests, ending most international assistance programs – without a thorough review – is irresponsible and reckless. Alongside a strong military and diplomacy, these programs are essential tools of American leadership. Their termination must be reversed, and both the Administration and Congress must prioritize strengthening—not dismantling—these critical investments. The United States cannot afford to throw away vital tools of international influence and power.
About MFAN
The Modernizing Foreign Assistance Network (MFAN) is a bipartisan reform coalition composed of international development and foreign policy practitioners, policy advocates, and experts from the U.S. and Global South. MFAN works to strengthen the effectiveness of U.S. development and humanitarian aid in order to build more resilient societies, promote democratic approaches to development, improve the lives and opportunities of the most vulnerable populations, and maximize the sustainable impact of U.S. taxpayer dollars.
For media inquiries, please reach out to Tod Preston, MFAN Executive Director, at Tod.Preston@modernizeaid.net
