Throughout the last four administrations, USAID has worked to fund local organizations, however, only 10% of all USAID funding goes directly to local entities. In 2021, USAID Administrator Samantha Power announced an initiative to direct 25% of all USAID funding to local partners by 2025 and ensure local voices lead 50% of USAID programs by 2030. The Locally Led Development and Humanitarian Response Act would provide further transparency in efforts towards localizing its partner base.
Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-CA-51) said, “It’s long overdue to rethink traditional ways of delivering development and humanitarian assistance – and instead look for ways to empower local communities so they can determine their own future.”
Email your representatives to support the Locally Led Development and Humanitarian Response Act to further local leadership and partnerships within foreign assistance.