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How does cutting foreign aid hurt Americans at home?

Think the U.S. spends too much on foreign aid? Fatema Z. Sumar, Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy and Executive Director of the Harvard Center for International Development at the Harvard Kennedy School, breaks down the biggest misconceptions about U.S. foreign assistance—revealing that it accounts for less than 1% of the national budget. Yet, its global impact is massive, saving lives, promoting economic growth, and strengthening national security. Learn how foreign aid not only helps communities worldwide but also supports American jobs, businesses, and diplomacy. Discover why cutting aid could have serious consequences for both the U.S. and the world. 00:00 USAID's budget is smaller than you think. 00:59 America's foreign aid has broad impact. 01:31 USAID started because of the Cold War 02:44 The Argument for Foreign Aid, by Sen. Marco Rubio 03:46 What are the consequences of stopping foreign aid? 04:44 It's extremely hard to rebuild trust. #USAID #Development #Diplomacy --- About Harvard Kennedy School: The John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University is a graduate and professional school that brings together students, scholars, and practitioners who combine thought and action to make the world a better place. Our mission is to improve public policy and public leadership across the United States and around the world so that people can lead safer, freer, and more prosperous lives. Harvard Kennedy School teaches current and future leaders the skills they need to effectively advance the public purpose in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors. Our renowned faculty and trailblazing research centers pioneer bold new ideas. And as the most international school at Harvard, we convene global leaders in the Forum, host visiting experts in the classroom, and attract a diverse community of faculty, students, and staff.