News
March 06, 2025
Seven Former Directors of USAID’s Office of Population and Reproductive Health Join in Letter to Congress
Population Institute Senior Fellow Dr. Joseph Speidel, along with six other former directors of the Office of Population and Reproductive Health at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) – who served through Democratic and Republican administrations – joined together in the following letter to key members of the U.S. Congress in defense of USAID and its vital role in expanding access to family planning and reproductive health services. Read More »Commentary
Press Release
March 04, 2025
U.S. Global Leadership in Retreat: Population Institute Statement on Termination of USAID and State Department Contracts and Grants
Last week, the Trump-Vance administration abruptly terminated 10,000 USAID and State Department contracts and grants, just 30 days into what was supposed to be a 90-day review process. This action jeopardizes the lives of millions of vulnerable people, further exacerbates instability, and alienates current and potential allies around the world, sending a signal that the United States is no longer a reliable global partner. Read More »