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An American Perspective on Foreign Aid
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One year after the closure of USAID, new research from The Rockefeller Foundation and Echelon Insights finds that Americans continue to support global engagement - and the foreign aid programs that help prevent disease outbreaks, respond to humanitarian crises, reduce conflict, and create economic opportunity.
The Rockefeller Foundation commissioned a new survey of 2000 Americans, which was conducted between June 12-16, 2026. The survey reveals broad bipartisan support for reforming and strengthening effective foreign aid programs rather than eliminating them and shows that support grows significantly when Americans understand what these programs do, what they cost, and the results they achieve.
Key Takeaways:
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0%%
of Americans agree that
foreign aid can be a good and effective part of U.S. foreign policy
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Americans say the path forward is
to reform and strengthen what works in foreign aid programs, not eliminate them
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of Americans say
foreign aid programs keep the U.S. safer and more secure from threats
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An American Perspective on Foreign Aid
New research from The Rockefeller Foundation and Echelon Insights finds that Americans continue to support foreign aid programs that prevent disease outbreaks, respond to humanitarian crises, reduce conflict, and create economic opportunity - with broad bipartisan support for strengthening what works rather than eliminating these programs.Download PDF
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