Imagine having your own home, side by side with neighbors. And your neighbors never dared to reach out to help you, as you are dealing with domestic abuse and violence, which heavily impacts you and your loved ones daily. Several countries, such as Sudan, Congo, and Palestine, are currently facing detrimental famines, homelessness, and do not have access to sanitary conditions due to war-driven conflicts. Millions of people are dying from starvation, illnesses, and lack of medical care. The budgetary cuts for USAID will gradually increase that number if we do not take action. Humanitarian aid facilitates deprived communities and safeguards global health.

 Granting resources to these communities with food, water, and medical care can contribute making the challenges a bit more alleviating. We, as a global community, have a moral obligation to uplift one another, regardless of the stakes and costs. In America, we have a democratic republic, and not everyone can receive that opportunity to voice their perspectives or discuss the conditions within their areas. Unfortunately, various communities are silenced and have to do their best within their capability to survive in their circumstances. Children deserve to be able to go to school and receive a basic education, and play with other kids. Overall, it should be the bare minimum for people should be able to have civilian jobs, spend time with their families, and not have to fear whether they will have enough to provide for them or give them the care they need. Everyone deserves to have access to quality healthcare, safe and peaceful environments.    

 According to the International Rescue Committee, the 2025 Watchlist reveals a world increasingly out of balance. Just 20 countries, home to only 11% of the global population, account for a staggering 82% of global humanitarian needs. With this noted, it is very telling of how the US needs to implement more aid for communities that could benefit from the support for resources. In fiscal year 2025, which ended on September 30, the federal budget deficit totaled $1.8 trillion. Although it is comprehensive as to why the current administration is cutting back on foreign aid and other programs to prioritize immigration and defense. Nonetheless, it does not mean we forget about the countries that have relied on our aid to sustain themselves or pry away from future assistance for global communities who need it. As a country that was assisted by our fellow allies, France, Spain, and Japan, to name a few. We should also give back to developing countries whose citizens are in dire need to support themselves. People of the Congo, Sudan, Gaza, Haiti, and many other countries where civilians are struggling to make ends meet need to be acknowledged and heard. Their voices must not be silenced, and we can help support their voices through aid. Through providing resources to our global neighbors, so they have the energy to use their abilities to stand for themselves. Therefore, families can get the medical care they need, therefore villages and towns can revitalize themselves. Therefore, people can have access to clean water and not rely on water from the streams that could be unsanitary. Along with that, we can deepen our relationships with other local municipalities in addition. When we uplift one another, we imply that we strongly care to support one another. That we are not merely looking out for our own gain, but that we have the basic human empathy to be with those who are afflicted.

Although it can be difficult to encourage governmental funding for foreign assistance, as civilians, we can donate and provide money to non-profit organizations and civil societies to support the mission to improve the health of our global neighbors. Let’s be one of the reasons why another child gets to be able to get their education.

Be the reason why a family may be able to eat a well-cooked meal. And fight for the United States to stay as an influential presence in the world.