A quarter of young Africans believe USAID cuts could be positive, survey finds
Summary
A new survey found that about 25% of young Africans think cutting U.S. foreign aid might help their countries by encouraging local leaders to solve problems themselves. However, almost half of the youth worry these cuts will harm healthcare and other vital services in their countries.Key Facts
- The survey interviewed nearly 5,000 young people aged 18 to 24 across 16 African countries.
- In Ghana and Nigeria, around 40% of young people saw aid cuts as potentially positive.
- The U.S. government under President Trump cut over 90% of USAID foreign contracts, reducing $60 billion in aid worldwide.
- Other countries like the UK, France, and Germany have also reduced their foreign aid budgets.
- Africa has the youngest population globally, with a median age of about 19.5 years, and will have over 40% of the world’s youth by 2030.
- About 46% of African youth think the aid cuts will damage their countries, especially healthcare services.
- Some young Africans feel foreign aid can be demeaning and believe their governments should take more responsibility.
- Youth activists are increasingly holding their leaders accountable and looking to African leaders as role models.
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