What happens when one of the world’s largest aid donors steps back? This panel explores the ripple effects of declining U.S. assistance.

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For decades, U.S. foreign assistance has supported everything from public health and education to infrastructure and democratic institutions across Africa. But what happens when that funding slows—or stops altogether? With reductions in U.S. foreign aid, many African nations face mounting pressure to sustain vital health, education, and governance programs without the same level of external support. Featuring the Ambassador of Burundi and a panel of local humanitarian experts, this discussion will explore the real-world consequences of declining U.S. aid: the vulnerable sectors it leaves exposed, the space it creates for other global powers, and how countries like Burundi are adapting. This timely conversation confronts the moral, strategic, and humanitarian implications of America’s retreat from the aid arena. Is this a moment of crisis—or an opportunity for reinvention?

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The Finer Details

Location

Water Step

625 Myrtle Street

Louisville, KY, 40208

Schedule

5:30 pm | Doors Open to the Public

6:00 pm | Panel Discussion, Q&A

7:00 pm | Reception

8:30 pm | Evening Concludes

Parking Considerations

There is a 35 car parking lot on property and also ample room on the street to park. If there are any questions, feel free to reach out to contact@worldkentucky.org