The agency has also faced scrutiny for its role in funding programs that critics argue align with broader geopolitical strategies rather than purely philanthropic goals.
Historically, USAID has been involved in funding initiatives such as international vaccine programs and “democracy promotion efforts.”
Bill Gates
One of the major recipients of USAID funding has been the GAVI Alliance, an international vaccine initiative supported by Bill Gates.
In 2020, USAID committed $1.16 billion to GAVI for fiscal years 2020 to 2023, with an additional $1.58 billion pledged for the following five years. Reports indicate that total contributions to GAVI could exceed $2 billion.
George Soros
Additionally, USAID has been linked to funding non-governmental organizations (NGOs) involved in political and economic programs worldwide.
A 2017 report from the Heritage Foundation suggested that George Soros’ Open Society Foundations (OSF) had played a significant role in implementing USAID-funded initiatives since at least 2009.
Historical documents indicate that USAID and OSF collaborated as early as 1993 to train professionals in Eastern Europe.
By the late 1990s and early 2000s, OSF-affiliated NGOs were involved in political movements across Eastern Europe, including Ukraine’s Orange Revolution in 2004.
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World Economic Forum
Beyond individual programs, USAID has also been involved with international organizations such as the World Economic Forum (WEF). Between 2013 and 2022, USAID invested approximately $26 million in multi-year agreements connected to WEF initiatives.
In response, House Republicans introduced the ‘Defund Davos Act’ in January 2024, seeking to prohibit U.S. government agencies, including USAID, from funding the WEF.
Legislators supporting the bill argued against the use of taxpayer dollars to support the Forum’s initiatives.
~ Bradley Greer, "Calls for Bill Gates and George Soros Arrest For Defrauding Taxpayer of Billions Through USAID," Disswire.com, February 14, 2025
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