USAID
Definition
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is an independent agency of the United States federal government that is primarily responsible for administering civilian foreign aid and development assistance.
Analogy
USAID is like a global charity organization, but instead of being privately funded, it's run by the U.S. government. It helps other countries improve their living conditions, much like how charities help individuals in need.
Related terms
Foreign Aid: Money, goods or services given by one country to another as a form of assistance.
Development Assistance: Financial aid given by governments and other agencies to support the economic, environmental, social, and political development of developing countries.
Humanitarian Aid: Material or logistical assistance provided for humanitarian purposes, typically in response to humanitarian crises including natural disasters and man-made disaster.
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