The End of USAID and Its Effects

May 14, 2026, 18:42
AfricaInternational

Introduction

In 2025, the US stopped its USAID program. Now, many countries are less safe and people have fewer rights.

Main Body

The US government stopped USAID to save money. They stopped almost all contracts. This cost the world 60 billion dollars. It happened very fast. In Africa, some places have more fighting now. These places needed US money for food and peace. Nigeria and Ethiopia are examples of this problem. Many people also lost their rights. The US stopped paying for groups that protect people. In Ukraine and Myanmar, it is now harder to help people in danger.

Conclusion

The end of USAID made the world less stable. Now, many poor countries have no money or help.

Learning

💡 The "Comparative" Trick

Look at how the text describes a change. To reach A2, you need to show how things are different now compared to before.

The Pattern: Less + [Adjective] →\rightarrow Less safe / Less stable Fewer + [Thing you can count] →\rightarrow Fewer rights

Simple Breakdown:

  • Less is for feelings or general states (safety, stability).
  • Fewer is for things you can count 1, 2, 3... (rights, dollars, people).

Examples from the text:

  • "Many countries are less safe" →\rightarrow (Safety went down)
  • "People have fewer rights" →\rightarrow (The number of rights went down)

Quick Tip: If you can put a number in front of it, use fewer. If you can't, use less.

Vocabulary Learning

stop (v.)
to cease doing something
Example:The teacher will stop the class early.
program (n.)
a planned series of activities
Example:She joined a cooking program at the community center.
safe (adj.)
free from danger
Example:The playground is safe for children.
rights (n.)
entitlements people have
Example:Everyone has the right to a fair trial.
government (n.)
the group that runs a country
Example:The government announced a new law.
save (v.)
to keep money or resources
Example:We can save money by buying in bulk.
money (n.)
currency used to buy things
Example:She earned money from her part‑time job.
contracts (n.)
written agreements between people
Example:They signed contracts before starting the project.
cost (v.)
require money
Example:The new phone will cost $300.
world (n.)
the planet Earth
Example:Traveling helps us learn about the world.
fast (adv.)
quickly
Example:He ran fast to catch the bus.
places (n.)
locations
Example:We visited many interesting places.
fighting (n.)
conflict between people
Example:The news reported fighting in the city.
food (n.)
things we eat
Example:She prepared healthy food for dinner.
peace (n.)
calm and harmony
Example:They worked to bring peace to the region.
lost (v.)
no longer have
Example:He lost his keys in the park.
groups (n.)
collections of people
Example:The groups met every week.
protect (v.)
keep safe from harm
Example:The police protect the community.
danger (n.)
risk of harm
Example:Climbing without a rope is danger.
stable (adj.)
steady and not changing
Example:The economy is stable.
poor (adj.)
lacking money or resources
Example:The poor need help.
help (v.)
assist
Example:She will help her friend with homework.