International HIV Aid Cuts Will Leave Millions Dead. Stand for Decency

Cutting foreign aid isn’t fiscal responsibility—it’s cruelty. Recent cuts to HIV programs in places like Congo have left victims without life-saving medications, risking thousands of lives. The UNAIDS agency warns this could lead to 6 million new HIV cases and 4 million deaths by 2029. Clinics that once saved lives are now turning patients away, highlighting the human cost of abandoning our global role. Although some argue for a balanced budget, it’s important to note that the U.S. spends less than 1% of its budget on foreign aid. For just a small amount per taxpayer annually, these programs have saved over 25 million lives. Ending this aid doesn’t resolve our deficit—it costs lives and undermines global stability, potentially leading to greater humanitarian crises down the line. Health experts and human rights advocates agree: this approach is reckless. We urge you to restore this funding and uphold America’s role as a global leader. Preventing suffering abroad is essential to maintaining global stability.