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142 organizations offer foreign aid budget recommendations
WASHINGTON (April 9, 2013) On the eve of the unveiling of
President Obamas budget plan forfiscal year 2014, the NGO
allianceInterActionreleased aletter, signed by 142 organizations,
whichcalls on Congress to support strong funding for international
development and humanitarianassistance accounts in fiscal year
2014.
We know that Congress faces extraordinarily difficult budget
decisions, which is why we advocate forsmart, accountable and
effective policies, said Samuel A. Worthington, president and CEO
ofInterAction. Investment in foreign assistance now can help people
and communities build sustainableinstitutions that reduce the need
for aid over the long term. Cutting these programs wont balance
the
budget, but will harm literally millions of the worlds poorest
people.
Poverty-focused development and humanitarian accounts make up
less than 1 percent of the totalU.S. federal budget, said
Worthington. Yet, these programs have a tremendous impact on
reducingpoverty around the globe. Over the last decade, we have
reduced extreme poverty by half, comeclose to eliminating polio,
and increased access to education. Yet, there is still much more to
bedone. The U.S. government is a key partner in this effort.
The lettercites the ongoing crises in Syria and Mali, and urges
lawmakers to make the necessary U.S.investments in order to meet
rising needs around the world. Violence in Syria has displaced 2
millionpeople and resulted in over 1 million refugees, while
political instability, coupled with severe drought,has displaced
300,000 people in the Sahel.
The letteralso urges congressional support for development
programs that build long-termsustainability by improving health
care, increasing access to education, providing access to safe
waterand sanitation, and helping farmers increase their
productivity.
These recommendations are informed by the decades of experience
and on-the-ground knowledge ofthe organizations who signed the
letter. The full text of the letter can be foundhere.
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organizations, with more than 190
members. Our members operate in every developing country,
working with local communities to overcomepoverty and suffering by
helping to improve their quality of life.
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