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As the US government shuts down, here’s what you need to know

These shutdowns reduce the quality and effectiveness of aid programs because it results in “the kind of uncertainty, volatility that is detrimental to good planning,” said Noam Unger, InterAction vice president of development policy, advocacy, and learning.

December 22, 2018
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Bloomberg Government: Foreign Aid Lockout Pushes Contractors to Brink of Insolvency

February 5, 2025
Statement

InterAction Statement on Recent Actions Impacting USAID

InterAction is deeply concerned by recent developments at USAID—programs halted, staff removed from offices, and efforts to integrate the independent agency into the State Department.

February 3, 2025
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We Keep Us Safe: Women Protecting Women in South Sudan

In 2011, South Sudan emerged from a violent civil war as an independent nation from Sudan. However, in 2013, escalating…

December 4, 2024
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“More than just a Roof:” Shelter Support in Colombia Provides Self-Reliance

Recent trends show that Colombians fleeing their homes to escape violence are seeking safety in urban areas of all sizes, ranging from major cities like Bogotá to small municipalities. As newly displaced people arrive, mid-sized cities like Popayán and Florencia are struggling to provide enough resources for critical humanitarian interventions like food assistance and housing.

October 7, 2024
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Statement: Response to Four-Part Foreign Aid Package That Was Passed by the House

InterAction deeply appreciates the House’s passage of $9.2 billion in global humanitarian funding as part of supplemental appropriations, which provides urgent food, water, and shelter to people around the world.

April 20, 2024
Statement

Civilians are in Crisis in Gaza – Donors Must Restore Funds for UNRWA

The leaders of InterAction, CARE, International Rescue Committee, Mercy Corps, Norwegian Refugee Council, Oxfam, and Refugees International are calling on donors to restore funds for UNRWA.

February 4, 2024
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Can Afro-Colombian & Indigenous Survivors Access Colombia’s Gender-Based Violence Framework?

Colombia has the second highest number of internally displaced people (IDPs) in the world due to a…

November 6, 2023
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InterAction’s Response to Heritage Foundation’s Erroneous Report

InterAction believes that it is essential to address the inaccuracies and misconceptions presented by Tim Meisburger’s report for The Heritage…

August 8, 2023
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InterAction Listening Session Marks One Year Anniversary of USAID’s Climate Strategy

In April 2022, USAID released their new Climate Strategy which will guide the Agency’s approach to reducing…

July 26, 2023