The Hidden Cost of Dismantling USAID: What the World Lost When America Stepped Back | The Making of Me

When USAID was dismantled, the world didn't just lose an agency — it lost decades of quiet, life-changing work.In this powerful and eye-opening episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Clifford Brown — former USAID mission director, author, and public servant — pulls back the curtain on exactly what was lost when America stepped back from one of its most impactful global institutions.🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:The true human cost of dismantling USAID — beyond the politicsHow USAID's work touched humanitarian aid, public health, disaster response, and economic developmentThe remarkable story of how a single shipment of onions to Miami sparked entire new industries across Central AmericaWhy USAID's work benefited not just struggling communities abroad — but America itselfThe decades of quiet transformation that most people never heard aboutWhy America's global withdrawal means more than most people realizeIf you care about how America shows up in the world — this is a conversation you simply cannot afford to miss.🔗 Learn more about Clifford Brown & his work: https://cliffordbrown.substack.com/🔗 Connect with Clifford Brown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clifford8brown📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it opened your eyes🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — What do you think America's role in the world should look like going forward?#USAID #ForeignAid #MakingOfMePodcast #CliffordBrown #HumanitarianAid #Podcast #GlobalDevelopment #PublicHealth #AmericanPolicy #DisasterRelief #EconomicDevelopment #WorldAffairs #Leadership #PublicService #GlobalImpact