The Issues

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The Issues

ONE prioritizes our support for the investments that have the greatest impact on the areas with the largest need, with a focus on resilience and self-sufficiency. This is why we focus on Africa. Africa is young and vibrant – the fastest growing continent on the planet, providing new markets, export opportunities, and jobs in the US.

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Survey Finds Rising Support for Global Disease Funding in 2026

New nationwide polling from ONE shows strong and growing public support for US global health funding and disease prevention efforts abroad.

A Prosperous Partnership for America: The African Development Fund

The ADF is one of the most effective vehicles for America’s investments to promote self-reliance and growth. This helps create stable countries that are stronger and more prosperous partners for the U.S.

Foreign Assistance That Saves Lives: Why Congress Must Act

As Congress considers funding levels for next year, we put together a summary on funding for proven, cost-effective programs.

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Foreign Assistance

Smart, strategic foreign assistance enables countries to be self-reliant, with healthy populations that power healthy economies.

FY 2027 Presidential Budget Request: Overview & Key Highlights

Everything you need to know about how the budget request impacts US foreign assistance.

FY2026 NSRP Appropriations & Oversight Tracker

Explore ONE’s FY2026 NSRP appropriations spreadsheet, compiling key consultation, notification, and reporting requirements into one centralized location.

‘Soft power’: Americans debate US foreign aid cuts

Frank Luntz asks Americans to share their opinions, questions and concerns regarding recent cuts to US foreign assistance.

Global Health

US investments have bolstered health systems in low- and middle-income countries, ensuring they are better equipped to handle health crises and deliver health services on their own.

Poll: Americans Broadly Support Investments in International Health

A recent survey showed broad bipartisan support for these efforts.

US Investment in the Global Fund Strengthens the US Economy

Learn about how this program provides a return on investment for US businesses.

Effective Implementation of the America First Global Health Strategy

The strategy centers on keeping America safer, stronger, and more prosperous, while strengthening global health security and country ownership over health financing.

Economic Development

Creating economic opportunities is critical to fostering this development and lifting communities out of poverty.

The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)

Learn about how AGOA has been the foundation of U.S. trade and economic relationships with Africa, unlocking key African markets for U.S. companies, allowing them to diversify supply chains and better compete globally. 

The DFC: Unlocking Growth in Africa

Learn how the Development Finance Corporation is key for Americans winning around the world, especially in Africa.

G7 Share of Aid to Africa at 50-year Low

Despite immense need for investments to tackle economic, health, and climate crises, G7 & EU look inward.