The Lancet, a highly renowned medical journal, has found that recent funding cuts to USAID will drastically increase preventable deaths among children and adults. "We estimate that over the past two decades, USAID-funded programmes have helped prevent more than 91 million deaths globally, including 30 million deaths among children. Projections suggest that ongoing deep funding cuts—combined with the potential dismantling of the agency—could result in more than 14 million additional deaths by 2030, including 4·5 million deaths among children younger than 5 years. These results provide essential evidence for policy makers, planners, and advocates navigating the future of US global health engagement." USAID isn’t charity—it’s development, diplomacy, and national security in action. PLEASE call or write to your representatives to reestablish it as an independent agency! https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(25)01186-9/fulltext (fb)

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Nancy Siepman to the Children’s Place International Board of Directors! A global leader in pharmaceutical development and ethics, Nancy brings decades of experience from Takeda Pharmaceuticals delivering transformative treatments and advancing health equity. She has a PhD in Statistics and has managed diverse teams from the US, Asia, and Europe. Throughout her personal and professional life, Nancy has shown a deep commitment to improving the lives of children and families worldwide. She also serves on our Child Thrive Steering Committee, and she has traveled with us to project sites to offer her time, insight, and generosity in support of our work. We are honored to have her expertise and heart guiding our mission. (fb)