The End of an Era

July 1st marked the end of a historic era. Nearly 64 years after its founding, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) concludes a mission that uplifted lives and rebuilt communities.

Born from the vision of a man who believed in international solidarity, USAID became a global force for peace, development, and human dignity. Those of us who knew its work feel sadness — but above all, gratitude.

Thank you, USAID, for:

✅ Saving lives and responding to disasters.

✅ Strengthening community resilience.

✅ Fighting hunger and disease.

✅ Protecting the most vulnerable.

✅ Advancing education, health, and jobs.

✅ Empowering youth and women.

✅ Defending democracy and human rights.

✅ Supporting transparency and social justice.

✅ Fostering innovation, inclusion, and sustainability.

✅ Walking with nations toward self-reliance.

In Latin America, we witnessed the lasting impact of your work.

🙏 Thank you for everything. Thank you for believing in people.