America can’t ignore what happens outside our borders, because when we don’t show up, others will fill the void.
Foreign aid is a proven investment to build a healthier, safer, and more prosperous America. It’s not just the right thing to do. It’s the smart thing.
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If we invest in diplomacy, development, and global health, we can stand with our partners and allies, help open new export markets, get more Americans back to work, and prevent the next pandemic from reaching our shores.
Foreign aid helps create strong trading partners for American business. 11 of America’s top 15 export markets are former recipients of U.S. foreign assistance.
What’s It Worth? Our Economy.
With 95% of the world’s consumers outside the U.S. it’s the opportunity for Americans to sell our products in new markets overseas, which creates jobs at home.
Foreign aid helps create strong trading partners for American business. 11 of America’s top 15 export markets are former recipients of U.S. foreign assistance.
We know these investments work. PEPFAR has saved 20 million lives and built a global health infrastructure that supported the response to the West Africa Ebola outbreak in 2014.
What’s It Worth? Our Health.
It’s how we prevent the next pandemic in an interconnected world where a virus can spread around the globe in just 36-hours.
We know these investments work. PEPFAR has saved 20 million lives and built a global health infrastructure that supported the response to the West Africa Ebola outbreak in 2014.
While foreign aid represents just 1% of all federal spending, every $1 the U.S. spends to prevent conflict saves an estimated $16 in response costs.
What’s It Worth? Our Security.
America’s top military leaders are the first to call for more investment in diplomacy and development programs because it helps stop threats before they reach our shores.
While foreign aid represents just 1% of all federal spending, every $1 the U.S. spends to prevent conflict saves an estimated $16 in response costs.
It’s our collective responsibility to tell our stories and ensure America is leading and partnering on the global challenges that matter directly to the security, health, and prosperity of American families.
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