The End of Foreign Aid
The US foreign aid freeze is a wakeup call to the aid industry to find alternatives to sustain their programs. In this time of crisis, the Trump foreign aid freeze can be a blessing in disguise.
Read insightReflections from 21+ years at the intersection of governance, social impact and emerging technology — written for practitioners, funders and mission-driven leaders.
The US foreign aid freeze is a wakeup call to the aid industry to find alternatives to sustain their programs. In this time of crisis, the Trump foreign aid freeze can be a blessing in disguise.
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In 2026, the East Africa Philanthropy Network (EAPN) attracted funding — almost entirely from international foundations. While significant, it underscores a deeper vulnerability: the continent's philanthropy infrastructure remains dangerously dependent on external goodwill.
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The 2025 USAID foreign aid freeze reminds me of the mythical story of Daedalus and his son Icarus who flew high in the skies using wings made of wax and feathers. Ignoring his father's warnings, Icarus flew too close to the sun and met a tragic end.
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On 8th August 2024, in Maputo, Mozambique we had valuable learning encounter on social movement building, with a view to catalyze the growth of #ShiftThePower movement in Mozambique. In the process we discovered seven lost secrets of social movement building.
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"How can a million-dollar ideas that helps Africa confront terrible crises be forgotten?"
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In the wake of US foreign aid freeze, the role of community philanthropy is on spot. How can we use philanthropy to accelerate community-led development, create flourishing people, build community power and assets?
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