{"id":167024,"date":"2026-03-11T20:28:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T20:28:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/?page_id=167024"},"modified":"2026-03-13T16:32:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T16:32:37","slug":"protect-proven-foreign-assistance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/what-we-do\/the-issues\/foreign-assistance\/protect-proven-foreign-assistance\/","title":{"rendered":"Foreign Assistance That Saves Lives: Why Congress Must Act"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"block_b1b7e21ff23df960aaa9c857339b2f74\" class=\"oneorg-block oneorg-promo flush is-style-bottom  has-text-align-left  \">\n\n\t\t\t    \n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oneorg-promo__wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"oneorg-promo__inner\">   \n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"oneorg-promo__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"oneorg-section-title\">The Issues<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-foreign-assistance-that-saves-lives-and-builds-opportunity-why-congress-must-act\">Foreign Assistance That Saves Lives and Builds Opportunity: Why Congress Must Act<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As Congress considers funding levels for next year, the ONE Campaign urges you to include funding for these proven, cost-effective activities in the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP) Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2027:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"#globalfund\">The Global Fund<\/a>:<\/strong> Not less than $1.533 billion (1\/3 of the Trump Administration pledge to the Global Fund&#8217;s 3-year replenishment)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#gavi\">Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance<\/a><\/strong>: Not less than $300 million (FY26 enacted level)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#pepfar\">PEPFAR<\/a><\/strong>: Not less than $4.6 billion (FY26 enacted level)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#adf\">African Development Fund (ADF)<\/a><\/strong>: Not less than $197 million (FY25 enacted level)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Restore\u00a0ADF\u00a0funding\u00a0(not\u00a0funded\u00a0in\u00a0FY26)\u00a0while also ensuring that previously\u00a0appropriated\u00a0FY25 funds are\u00a0obligated\u00a0to fulfill the US commitment to the final installments of the Fund&#8217;s 16th replenishment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#dfc\">International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)<\/a><\/strong>: Not less than $983.3 million (FY26 enacted level)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#mcc\">The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)<\/a><\/strong>: Not less than $830 million (FY26 enacted level)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#ida\">International Development Association (IDA)<\/a><\/strong>: Not less than $1.06 billion (FY26 enacted level)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep reading below for more details about these activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"globalfund\">The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theglobalfund.org\/en\/\">Global Fund<\/a> has saved 70 million lives and returned billions to the US economy. ONE supports continued US investment in this successful public-private partnership, consistent with the longstanding 1\/3 match requirement that ensures that US funds leverage robust contributions by other donors. ONE also urges Congress to require the Administration to use funds previously appropriated for the overdue US contribution to the Global Fund\u2019s 7th replenishment (around $2 billion). <strong>ONE requests $1.533 billion for the Global Fund for FY27, which constitutes one-third of the Trump Administration\u2019s $4.6 billion pledge to the Fund\u2019s 8th replenishment covering the 2027-2029 period.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gavi\">Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gavi.org\/\">Gavi<\/a> has vaccinated 1.2 billion children and saved more than 20 million lives. It has a proven track record of moving countries to self-sufficiency, and procures more in the US than the US spends on Gavi, making it a smart investment. Gavi has purchased over $12.5 billion of goods from U.S. companies since 2012. ONE urges Congress to continue level funding for Gavi, and to push the Administration to fulfill prior US funding commitments for Gavi from FY25 and FY26. <strong>ONE requests not less than $300M for Gavi for FY27 (FY26 enacted levels).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pepfar\">The President\u2019s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.state.gov\/pepfar\">PEPFAR<\/a> has saved 26 million lives, supporting integrated services \u2013 including prevention, testing, treatment, and health systems strengthening \u2013 that set it apart from other global efforts. Robust funding is critical next year as the US begins to make the breakthrough HIV drug Lenacapavir available in target countries, and also prepares to transition away from PEPFAR. ONE urges Congress to help ensure that the administration submits a thorough transition strategy (as required in the FY26 appropriations law) to ensure that PEPFAR\u2019s hard-fought decades of gains are protected and that there are adequate resources for a responsible transition that does no harm to impacted communities. <strong>ONE requests not less than $4.6 billion for PEPFAR for FY27 (FY26 enacted levels).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"adf\">African Development Fund<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As the concessional lending arm of the African Development Bank, the <a href=\"https:\/\/adf.afdb.org\/\">Fund<\/a> is an effective vehicle for American investments to promote self-reliance and growth. According to ADB estimates, every dollar the US contributes generates $10 in direct project investment. Through low-cost grants and loans, the Fund supports critical infrastructure \u2013 roads, ports and bridges \u2013 in low-income and vulnerable African countries, helping to promote stability and more prosperous partners for American trade. As a top shareholder and through its modest contributions, the US helps shape the Fund\u2019s policies, investment priorities, and activities. <strong>ONE urges Congress to restore funding\u202f(not funded in FY26)\u202ffor the African Development Fund at no\u202fless than $197 million\u202ffor FY27\u202f(the FY25\u202fenacted\u202flevel)\u202fwhile also ensuring that previously appropriated FY25 funds are\u202fobligated\u202fto\u202ffulfill the US commitment\u202fto\u202fthe final installments of the\u202fFund\u2019s 16th\u202freplenishment.\u202f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dfc\">US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dfc.gov\/\">DFC<\/a> supports private sector investments in developing countries by providing loans and other support \u2013 through a competitive selection process \u2013 that enables businesses to start projects in markets where traditional financing is difficult to secure. A net money-maker that has generated more than $700 million in US deficit reduction, the DFC is a key component of US development promotion in the world\u2019s poorest countries, including in Africa. DFC mobilizes private capital in key sectors \u2013 infrastructure, agriculture, digital and information technology \u2013 that advance US strategic interests. At the end of FY 2025, DFC maintained an investment portfolio that totaled <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dfc.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/media\/documents\/DFC%20Annual%20Management%20Report%20-%20FY%202025.pdf\">$43.5 billion<\/a> across 103 countries with Africa representing the second largest (25%) region. <strong>ONE urges Congress to support continued funding for the DFC at not less than $983.3 million (FY26 enacted levels).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mcc\">The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Established in 2004, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcc.gov\/\">MCC<\/a> has received strong bipartisan support from Congress and multiple Administrations for its innovative international development programs that promote sustainable economic growth through evidence-based investment in rigorously monitored assistance compacts with countries that demonstrate commitment to good governance and economic reform. For less than $1 billion in annual funding, its investments are expected to benefit nearly 400 million people across 47 countries. It has been repeatedly recognized as the world\u2019s most transparent bilateral aid agency. <strong>ONE urges Congress to support continued funding for the MCC at not less than $830 million for FY27 (FY26 enacted levels).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ida\">International Development Association (IDA)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The concessional lending arm of the World Bank, <a href=\"https:\/\/ida.worldbank.org\/en\/home\">IDA<\/a> serves the world\u2019s poorest countries with low-interest loans and grants, assisting their development toward self-sufficiency. Every $1 the US contributes catalyzes approximately $27 in additional IDA resources. Between 2012 and 2023 IDA support provided 1.18 billion people with essential health services, 117 million people with improved access to water, and 92 million people with new or improved electricity services. Since 1960, 36 countries have graduated from being supported by IDA to becoming IDA donors. <strong>ONE urges Congress to support continued funding for IDA at not less than $1.06 billion (FY26 enacted levels).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group oneorg-pattern-grid has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-related-items\">Related Items<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d88a0cef wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"669\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/feat_10_JHP_Ghana.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-162274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/feat_10_JHP_Ghana.jpg 669w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/feat_10_JHP_Ghana-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/feat_10_JHP_Ghana-16x11.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/feat_10_JHP_Ghana-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/feat_10_JHP_Ghana-640x427.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-survey-finds-rising-support-for-global-disease-funding-in-2026\">Survey Finds Rising Support for Global Disease Funding in 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>New nationwide polling from ONE shows strong and growing public support for US global health funding and disease prevention efforts abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/what-we-do\/the-issues\/global-health\/survey-support-rising-support-global-disease-funding-2026\/\">Read more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/senegambia_bridge_us_2025-768x407.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-prosperous-partnership-for-america-the-african-development-fund\">A Prosperous Partnership for America: The African Development Fund<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The ADF is one of the most effective vehicles for America\u2019s investments to promote self-reliance and growth. This helps create stable countries that are stronger and more prosperous partners for the U.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/what-we-do\/the-issues\/economic-development\/african-development-fund\/\">Read more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/capitol_hill_flag_flying_1200x628-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-165762\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/capitol_hill_flag_flying_1200x628-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/capitol_hill_flag_flying_1200x628-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/capitol_hill_flag_flying_1200x628-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/capitol_hill_flag_flying_1200x628-16x8.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/capitol_hill_flag_flying_1200x628-320x167.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/capitol_hill_flag_flying_1200x628-640x335.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/capitol_hill_flag_flying_1200x628-800x419.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/capitol_hill_flag_flying_1200x628.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fy26-nsrp-appropriations-oversight-tracker\">FY26 NSRP Appropriations Oversight Tracker<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore ONE\u2019s FY2026 NSRP appropriations spreadsheet, compiling key consultation, notification, and reporting requirements into one centralized location. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/what-we-do\/the-issues\/foreign-assistance\/nsrp-appropriations-oversight-tracker\/\">Read more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"buffer\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As Congress considers funding levels for next year, the ONE Campaign urges you to include funding for these proven, cost-effective activities in the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP) Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2027: Keep reading below for more details about these activities. 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