Overview

• A January 20 executive order by President Trump froze USAID funding, halting operations in 141 countries and firing the majority of its 10,000 employees.
• The freeze has denied nearly one million women per week access to contraception, with cascading effects on maternal health, infant mortality, and HIV prevention in low-income countries.
• Domestically, the shutdown has led to the termination of thousands of American jobs at USAID contractors, with small businesses and nonprofits facing financial ruin.
• Farmers and universities reliant on USAID partnerships are losing vital markets and funding, jeopardizing agricultural innovation and global food security efforts.
• A federal judge temporarily lifted the aid freeze on February 14, but confusion and staffing disruptions have delayed the resumption of critical programs.