The Dark Side of Foreign Aid: HIV Prevention Funding in Free Fall The news of USAID funding cuts has sparked outrage from advocates and activists worldwide.
However, a closer look at the situation reveals a more complex story – one that highlights the inherent flaws in relying on foreign aid to fund essential health programs.
Brazil's HIV advocates have long warned about the dangers of foreign aid dependence. Juliana Cesar, coordinator for the Brazilian NGO Gestos, has been sounding the alarm for over a decade.