About the USAID Freeze Category
Originally, AidGPT.org was created as a space to explore the role of AI in aid and development—but given the urgency and impact of the USAID funding freeze, we are making this space available to anyone who needs a safe, open forum to share information, discuss challenges, and navigate this crisis together.
Why Use This Category?
This category is a dedicated space for:
- Tracking updates on the USAID freeze and its policy directives (e.g., OMB Memorandum M-25-13, stop-work orders, humanitarian waivers).
- Sharing firsthand experiences from those affected, including NGOs, local partners, and implementing agencies.
- Discussing advocacy efforts to mitigate the crisis and push for urgent policy solutions.
How Is This Different From Other Categories?
Unlike other discussions on **ai in humanitarian aid and development **, this category is solely focused on the USAID freeze, ensuring that affected individuals and organizations have a dedicated, safe space to exchange insights, challenges, and strategies.
What Should Topics in This Category Contain?
Discussions here should include:
- Official policy updates & legal interpretations
- Operational impacts & compliance challenges
- Funding disruptions & mitigation strategies
- Coordination, advocacy, and collective response efforts
Why This Space Matters
This is an unprecedented crisis affecting humanitarian and development programs worldwide. While AidGPT.org was originally designed to discuss AI in aid, we recognize the importance of providing a neutral, open space for anyone—whether you work in humanitarian aid, development, government, or research—to discuss, share, and collaborate on this issue.
If you need a safe, reliable place to talk about the USAID freeze, you are welcome here. Let’s work together to find solutions.