Q&A: A career spent advocating for effective US foreign assistance

With a population of over 23 million people, Burkina Faso is a nation facing numerous challenges, from a young demographic to escalating security threats that…

In humanitarian organizations, frontline staff are the people most directly responsible for engaging with affected communities. They play a crucial role in understanding the needs,…

Conflict and violence around the globe have left about 47.2 million children displaced, 15 million of which are refugees. Of those 15 million children, 40% are out of school. The effects of displacement can be severe and far-reaching, impacting children’s mental and physical health as well as cognitive development, with significant follow-on effects on learning outcomes.

As Congress and the U.S. government continue to invest billions in development and humanitarian assistance, debates over these programs have sharpened and oversight has deepened.