Call to Action for U.S. International Assistance

• U.S. international assistance programs around the world have been shut down and rivals, such as China, Iran, North Korea and Russia, are stepping in to fill the gaps. Lives have already been lost, and economic and national security interests have been undermined due to the abrupt shutdown of critical international assistance programs.
• Congress has an important role to play in ensuring that U.S. international assistance continues in a way that advances American interests and makes our country safer, stronger and more prosperous.
• Now is the time to urge Members of Congress to support and reform U.S. international assistance.

With growing global threats to American interests and values, this is a critical moment for Americans to speak out on the imperative for strong U.S. leadership on the global stage.

• When U.S. international affairs resources are spent wisely, effectively, and strategically, the benefits to Americans are clear – we are better equipped to outcompete rivals like China, prevent threats from reaching our shores, and strengthen our own economy.

The abrupt cutoff of these critical programs undermines U.S. interests, and our adversaries are stepping into the vacuum.

• This not only puts the lives of tens of millions of people around the world at risk, but it also poses a clear and present danger to American lives and livelihoods and to U.S. strategic interests around the world.

Members of Congress will be making critical decisions on funding, reform, and policy when they return from recess, so now is the time for your voice to be heard.

Now is the time to contact your Member of Congress to ask them to protect, strengthen, and modernize U.S. international assistance programs. Strong U.S. engagement around the world will help make America win!

Mobilize your organization, community, donors and networks to speak out and engage others in support of U.S. international assistance.

Join with business and faith leaders, veterans, farmers, NGOs, implementers, and local elected and community leaders from around the country to take action in support of U.S. international assistance.

Together we can urge Congress to protect U.S. international assistance, global health, and humanitarian programs that save lives and make America #SaferStronger and more prosperous.