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The U.S. government gives other nations $68 billion of foreign assistance annuallymore than any other country. Over half of this sum is managed by the U.S. Agency for International Development, including funds for programs aimed at fighting hunger and disease outbreaks, providing humanitarian relief in war zones, and supporting other lifesaving programs such as the Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.President Donald Trump suspended most U.S. foreign aid on January 20, 2025, the day he took office for the second time. The next day, Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a stop-work order that for 90 days halted foreign aid funding disbursements by agencies like USAID, the United States Agency for International Development.A week later, dozens of senior USAID officials were put on leave after the Trump administration reportedly accused them of trying to circumvent the aid freeze. The Office of Management and Budget is now pausing and evaluating all foreign aid to see whether it adheres to the Trump administrations policies and priorities.Im a scholar of foreign aid who researches what happens to the U.S. governments local partners in the countries receiving this assistance when funding flows are interrupted. Most of these partners are local nonprofits that build schools, vaccinate children, respond to emergencies, and provide other key goods and services. These organizations often rely on foreign funding.A reckless moveAid to Egypt and Israel was spared, along with some emergency food aid. The U.S. later waived the stop-work order for the distribution of lifesaving medicines.Nearly all of the other aid programs remained on hold as of January 29, 2025.Many development professionals criticized the freeze, highlighting the disruption it will cause in many countries. A senior USAID official issued an anonymous statement calling it reckless.InterAction, the largest coalition of international nongovernmental organizations in the U.S., called the halt contrary to U.S. global leadership and values.Of the $35 billion to $40 billion in aid that USAID distributes annually, $22 billion is delivered through grants and contracts with international organizations to implement programs. These can be further subcontracted to local partners in recipient countries.When this aid is frozen, scaled back, or cut off altogether, these local partners scramble to fill in the gaps.The State Department manages the rest of the $68 billion in annual U.S. foreign aid, along with other agencies, such as the Peace Corps.How local nonprofits respond and adaptWhile sudden disruptions to foreign aid are always destabilizing, research shows that aid flows have fluctuated since 1960, growing more volatile over the years. My research partners and I have found that these disruptions harm local service providers, although many of them manage to carry on their work.Over the years, I have conducted hundreds of interviews with international nongovernmental organizations and these nonprofits local partners across Latin America, Africa, and Asia about their services and funding sources. I study the strategies those development and humanitarian assistance groups follow when aid gets halted. These four are the most common.1. Shift to national or local government fundingIn many cases, national and local governments end up supporting groups that previously relied on foreign aid, filling the void.An educational program spearheaded by a local Ecuadorian nonprofit, Desarrollo y Autogestin, called Accelerated Basic Cycle is one example. This program targets young people who have been out of school for more than three years. It allows them to finish elementary schoolknown as the basic cycle in Ecuadorin one year to then enter high school. First supported in part by funding from foreign governments, it transitioned to being fully funded by Ecuadors government and then became an official government program run by the countrys ministry of education.2. Earn incomeLocal nonprofits can also earn income by charging fees for their services or selling goods, which allows them to fulfill their missions while generating some much-needed cash.For example, SEND Ghana is a development organization that has promoted good governance and equality in Ghana since its founding in 1998. In 2009, SEND Ghana created a for-profit subsidiary called SENDFiNGO that administers microfinance programs and credit unions. That subsidiary now helps fund SEND Ghanas work.Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee and the Grameen Bank, which is also in Bangladesh, use this approach too.3. Tap local philanthropyNetworks such as Worldwide Initiatives for Grantmaker Support and Global Fund for Community Foundations have emerged to promote local philanthropy around the world. They press governments to adopt policies that encourage local philanthropy. This kind of giving has become easier to do thanks to the emergence of crowdfunding platforms.Still, complex tax systems and the lack of incentives for giving in many countries that receive foreign aid are persistent challenges. Some governments have stepped in. Indias corporate social responsibility law, enacted in 2014, boosted charitable incentives. For example, it requires 2% of corporate profits to go to social initiatives in India.4. Obtain support from diaspora communitiesDiasporas are people who live outside of their countries of origin, or where their families came from, but maintain strong ties to places they consider to be their homeland.Local nonprofits around the globe are leveraging diaspora communities desire to contribute to economic development in their countries of origin. In Colombia, for example, Fundacin Carla Cristina, a nongovernmental organization, runs nursery schools and provides meals to low-income children.It gets some of its funding from diaspora-led nonprofits in the U.S., such as the New England Association for Colombian Children, which is based outside of Boston, and Give to Colombia in Miami.A push for the locals to do moreTrumps stop-work order coincided with a resurgence of a localization push thats currently influencing foreign aid from many countries.With localization, nations providing foreign aid seek to increase the role of local authorities and organizations in development and humanitarian assistance. USAID has been a leading proponent of localization.I believe that the abruptness of the stop-work order is likely to disrupt many development projects. These projects include support to Ukrainian aid groups that provide emergency humanitarian assistance and projects serving meals to children who dont get enough to eat.To be sure, sometimes there are good reasons for aid to be halted. But when that happens, sound and responsible donor exit strategies are essential to avoid the loss of important local services.Susan Appe is an associate professor of public administration and policy at the University at Albany, State University of New York.This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.

Israa Nasir is a psychotherapist and founder of WellGuide, a digital community for mental health awareness. Her work centers around helping people redefine their relationship with productivity and achievement to lead more mindful, purpose-driven lives. She has been featured inVox, NBC, andTeen Vogueand invited to speak at Google, Meta, and Yale.Whats the big idea?Productivity isnt always a good thing. It can be a way to fill the void of unmet emotional needs, perpetuate a constant state of busyness, and erode well-being. For productivity to be healthy rather than toxican activity, not an identityit must come from a place of self-care, balance, and personal fulfillment.Below, Israa shares five key insights from her new book,Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More.Listen to the audio versionread by Israa herselfin the Next Big Idea App.1. Know the difference between healthy and toxic productivityOn the surface, healthy and toxic productivity can both look like achieving goals, but their roots couldnt be more different. Healthy productivity aligns with your values and allows you to work with intention and purpose without sacrificing your well-being. Toxic productivity pushes you to do more out of fear, shame, the need for external validation, or a drive to prove your worthnot out of genuine purpose. In toxic productivity, productivity habits become an identity rather than an activity.We learn harmful or unhelpful messages about productivity throughout our early childhood experiences. You must bring awareness to your habits and patterns before you can unlearn them. Ultimately, the long-term effects of toxic productivity are harmful. Studies show that if you link your self-worth solely to productivity, youre at a greater risk for mental health challenges like anxiety and depression because youre constantly striving to meet self-imposed, impossible demands. By recognizing when productivity stops serving you and starts consuming you, you can shift to a healthier, more intentional way of workingone that enhances your life rather than depletes it.2. Emotions play a role in productivityIts easy to think of productivity as a purely logical process, but emotions like guilt, fear of failure, and the need for approval deeply influence productivity. Sometimes, we use productivity to cope with uncomfortable feelings. Other times, productivity habits or lack thereof can trigger uncomfortable feelings. For instance,productivity guiltis the feeling that youre never doing enough, often resulting in overwork. The American Psychological Association shows that those who struggle with productivity guilt tend to work long hours and take fewer breaks, which leads to burnout.Emotional regulation isnt just about feeling better. It enhances productivity.Learning to regulate your emotions is crucial. This means learning to identify, understand, manage, and release difficult emotions. Tools like mindfulness, journaling, movement crafts, and setting realistic goals can help you manage feelings constructively, allowing you to operate from a place of balance instead of anxiety. Emotional regulation isnt just about feeling better. It enhances productivity. By helping you focus, make clearer decisions, and stay motivated through emotional awareness, you can begin asking yourself:Am I working from a place of purpose or fear?This question is the key to creating sustainable productivity.3. Toxic productivity often hides in daily habitsToxic productivity isnt always obvious. It often lurks in small, seemingly harmless habits, such as working through lunch, checking emails at midnight, or staying glued to your phone for fear of missing something. Toxic productivity can also mask itself as personal development habits, self-care, meeting emotional needs, and chronic busyness. These behaviors can snowball into a lifestyle that prioritizesdoingoverbeing, leading to feelings of disengagement and exhaustion.You can transform toxic habits into nurturing ones. Instead of working nonstop, schedule genuine breaks, like a quick walk or a few minutes of mindful breathing. Research shows that taking short, regular breaks can boost productivity by up to 40%. Allow your brain space to reset.Also, balance the well-being of your relationships with your productivity habits. This helps you stay connected to community and have your emotional needs met so that you dont have to turn to toxic productivity habits. This approach turns productivity from a draining cycle into a process of growth where self-care is the driving force rather than self-neglect.4. Busting myths that keep you trapped in toxic productivityOur culture is filled with productivity myths that can keep you stuck. For example, you might believe multitasking makes you more efficient, but research shows it can reduce efficiency by up to 40%. Then theres the myth that busyness equals productivity or that doing more equates to more success. But thats also far from true. Research shows that only 20% of daily tasks drive 80% of our results. These beliefs can lead you to overcommit, so youre constantly busy but rarely fulfilled.Working smarter-not-harder means giving yourself permission to focus on what really matters rather than just filling time.By reframing these myths, you start to see productivity as a personal, flexible practice, not a rigid checklist. Working smarter-not-harder means giving yourself permission to focus on what really matters rather than just filling time. Youre not bound by external definitions of success, achievement, or productivity. Be guided by your own sense of fulfillment.5. Rest is essentialIn a society that glorifies the hustle, rest is often seen as something youearnonly after checking off your to-do list. But rest is not a reward; its essential. Neuroscience research shows that the brain needs downtime to process information, form memories, and spark creativity. A study from the University of California found that people who took regular rest breaks were 26% more likely to experience breakthroughs in problem-solving compared to those who worked nonstop.Rest isnt just about physical recovery either. Its also a mental reset for approaching tasks with fresh energy and creativity. By intentionally building rest into your day, such as setting aside quiet moments or practicing active rest through hobbies, rest becomes part of the productivity cycle. Embracing rest as a cornerstone of productivity means honoring your own rhythm, allowing you to approach each task with clarity, resilience, and purpose.Re-imagining productivity means questioning cultural frameworks about achievement and self-worth. Toxic productivity is the quiet whisper urging you to always be in the next stage, closer to the conclusion. But living this way takes you out of the present. It keeps joy at a distance. The most optimized life is not the happiest life.Thisarticleoriginally appeared inNext Big Idea Clubmagazine and is reprinted with permission.

For our latest lookbook, we've rounded up seven dental clinics from The Netherlands to Canada with interiors that were designed to make visiting them a more pleasant experience.The eight projects below include elements such as warm wood cabinetry, marble floors, potted plants and a bright green office cube that were added in an effort to make patients more comfortable.From a waiting room outfitted with a fireplace in Montrealto a clinic designed to integrate with its sloping site in Japan, these projects display the possibilities of health and wellbeing design.This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen's archive. For more inspiration see previous lookbooks featuring stylish bookshelves, pink sinks and kitchens with a splash of blue.The photo is by Daniel SchferT7.2, Germany, by Batek ArchitektenLocated in Berlin, the T7.2 dentistry office was designed to "evoke the atmosphere of an art gallery" according to designerBatek Architekten.A large green cube sits in the centre of the space and holds space for employees, while the rest of the practice features a palette of light woods and soft neutrals.Find out more about T7.2 The photo is by Maxime BrouilletClinique Monkland, Canada, by Atelier chelleThis dentist's office in Montreal was created to feel residential and inviting, which is most apparent in its waiting room centred around a white brick fireplace at the centre.The consultation rooms are also cosier than a typical dentist's office, outfitted with pale green cabinetry and examination chairs upholstered in warm brown leather.Find out more about Clinique Monkland The photo is by Flix MichaudMaxillo Tandem, Canada, by Appareil Architecture Appareil Architecture used minimalist design and a neutral palette to create a "residential aesthetic" for this Montreal dentist practice."The clinic adopts a residential aesthetic with durable materials to create an inviting, refined space that centers on well-being," said the studio.Find out more about Maxillo Tandem The photo is courtesy of TSC ArchitectsDentistry Coexisting with Nature, Japan, by TSC ArchitectsElements such as a long, glazed corridor allow Dentistry Coexisting with Nature to "coexist" with its sloping site in Toyohashi in Japan's Aichi prefecture."Traditionally, dental clinics have an image of being scary and painful, [but] we dispelled that image, designing the clinic's architecture as a place where you can experience healing," TSC Architects said.Find out more about Dentistry Coexisting with Nature The photo is by Thomas van SchaikDentista, The Netherlands, by i29A khaki-green reception area sits at the centre of Dentista in Amsterdam, contrasted by bright white interiors that run throughout the rest of the office.It is Dentista's first office, so i29 created a scheme that could be eventually replicated across multiple locations, focusing on natural wood, greenery and an open-plan layout.Find out more about Dentista The photo is by David FoesselParis Dental Studios, France, byJCPCDR ArchitectureJCPCDR Architecture was tasked with creating a "warm and welcoming atmosphere" for Paris Dental Studios, a practice located off of a Parisian courtyard.Part of the challenge was integrating medical requirements such as bright light and specific equipment into its design, according to the studio, which ultimately paired both with warm wood cabinetry and neutral-coloured seating.Find out more about Paris Dental Studios Paste Dental, Canada, by Studio AuthorA dark brown, luxurious palette runs throughout Paste Dental in Toronto, which aims to expedite dentist visits with 3D printing and digital technology.A variety of limestone and marble runs throughout the office, while the consultation rooms are wrapped in dark wood panelling and an aftercare lounge features large, plush leather couches.Find out more about Paste Dental This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen's archive. For more inspiration see previous lookbooks featuring stylish bookshelves, pink sinks and kitchens with a splash of blue.The post Seven dental clinics that make going to the dentist less scary appeared first on Dezeen.

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