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Explore our guide to understand the basics of international development, humanitarian action, and U.S. foreign assistance programs.

Despite remarkable progress, gender inequality and disempowerment still persist and are a root cause of many barriers to sustainable development around the world.

On October 5, President Trump signed into law the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development (BUILD) Act of 2018.  The BUILD Act creates an…

For the last 50 years, U.S. leadership and investment in international development and humanitarian assistance have proved instrumental in helping create more self-reliant and sustainable…

"In a world of such complex challenges, it is vital that the United States continues its role in global leadership and engagement. "

In the face of humanitarian crises, increasing violent conflict, and famine, American leadership across the globe is needed now more than ever.

“Countless lives are currently at risk around the world. We are facing the largest displacement crisis since World War II, and 76 million people will require food assistance this year alone. Smart American leadership is needed now more than ever, and we must increase our commitment to the world.” said InterAction President Lindsay Coates

This policy paper contains the recommendations of the G7/G20 Advocacy Alliance for the U.S. government to play a leading role in encouraging the G7 to address the needs of people in the world's most vulnerable countries.

InterAction CEO Sam Worthington said “The White House’s budget will do damage to poverty-focused development and humanitarian assistance programs already proven to help save lives