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OneAID is an information and connection hub for the U.S. foreign assistance community. Visit www.oneaidcommunity.org for more details!

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OneAID @oneaid.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
After #USAID, they made art. 🎨 Global Rhythms collects 100+ works by former staff and partners, and it was just dedicated at the JFK Presidential Library. Read Lily Kak's story on the OneAID blog: oneaidcommunity.org/2026/09/29/g... and order the book at bit.ly/global_rhythms 📖
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Guest Blog: Remembering USAID Through Art
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Alt USAID/ USAID Forever @altusaid.altgov.info · 15/09/2026
@oneaid.bsky.social love this! How to engage, community by community: something all of us can do. oneaidcommunity.org/2026/09/12/g...
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Guest Blog: A Talk About USAID at My Library
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OneAID @oneaid.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Next session is tomorrow, Monday, September 14 at 12pm ET. Register at www.tinyurl.com/SupportSeries
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OneAID @oneaid.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
OneAID supported Writers for Democratic Action’s call for stories from federal workers and contractors impacted by DOGE cuts. Their first-person accounts show what government cuts have cost our country & the world. 🔗 Read the stories & submit your own: www.writersfordemocraticaction.org/fws-2026
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Federal Workers Speak — Writers for Democratic Action
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OneAID @oneaid.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
⏰ Reminder: next session is on Monday, August 17!
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OneAID @oneaid.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
In our latest OneAID Guest Blog, former USAID humanitarian Diloro Normatova shares how career transition led her to a new way of building community—one dessert at a time. 🍰 oneaidcommunity.org/2026/08/10/g... #USAID #CareerTransition
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Guest Blog: From Humanitarian to Host
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OneAID @oneaid.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Next session is August 17! www.tinyurl.com/supportseries #USAID
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Community Support: International Assistance Series. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
This free monthly six-session series builds cumulatively to support professionals from the international assistance community in using mind–body approaches to release tension and strengthen well-being...
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OneAID @oneaid.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
📲 Read our Summer Newsletter to see what we've accomplished together, what's next for OneAID, and how you can get involved by joining a state group, becoming a OneAID Ambassador, attending an event, or supporting our work: tinyurl.com/OneAIDSummer... #USAID #ForeignAssistance
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OneAID Summer Newsletter: Building Community, One Conversation at a Time
See how our community is preserving stories, supporting one another, inspiring future leaders, and strengthening local connections.
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OneAID @oneaid.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
One year after USAID's dismantling, former @wfp.org Executive Director David Beasley and former Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Ben Cardin make the bipartisan case for reforming—not abandoning—U.S. foreign assistance. thehill.com/opinion/cong...
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A new path to leadership for US foreign aid
We must connect the work to our national interests.
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OneAID @oneaid.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
More than 1,700 HIV treatment sites have closed following cuts to #USAID and #PEPFAR. Watch Dr. Atul Gawande explain the real-world consequences—and why these political choices matter. 📺 www.pbs.org/newshour/sho... #GlobalHealth #Health #ForeignAid #InternationalDevelopment #GlobalDevelopment
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New report reveals consequences of Trump administration's HIV/AIDS funding cuts
A new report is detailing the impact of cuts to USAID and the program known as PEPFAR, which has been credited with saving over 26 million lives since 2003. The study from the HIV/AIDS non-profit amfA...
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OneAID @oneaid.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
FYI, #USAID PSC colleagues - see below! ⬇️
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OneAID @oneaid.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Stay informed. Stay connected. Help shape the future of U.S. foreign assistance. 📨 Sign up for OneAID's free newsletter for events, career resources, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action. 🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #USAID #foreignaid #foreignassistance #internationaldevelopment
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Mailing List Signup
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OneAID @oneaid.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Stories change minds—and inspire action. Our latest blog shares how one Colorado community turned a local film screening into a powerful conversation about #USAID's impact. It also includes a step-by-step toolkit to help you host your own event. oneaidcommunity.org/2026/07/20/g...
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OneAID @oneaid.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Next session Monday, July 20! Register at www.tinyurl.com/supportseries
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OneAID @oneaid.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
📣 Check out OneAID’s July events! ☀️ We hope you’ll join us. 🔗 RSVP here for coffee and happy hour: tinyurl.com/OneAIDJulyEv... and at tinyurl.com/SupportSeries for our online Support Series.
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OneAID @oneaid.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Read the guest blog from Ryan Ubuntu Olson about how #USAID colleagues in #Colorado gathered together for a career reset bootcamp, and read his guide to host something similar in your community! 🔗 oneaidcommunity.org/2026/07/09/g...
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Guest Blog: Career Reset Bootcamp
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OneAID @oneaid.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
We’re thrilled to share this recap video highlighting OneAID’s work from the first half of 2026! 🔗 To make a tax deductible donation to OneAID: donate.mazloweb.com/donate/D6vLk...
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OneAID @oneaid.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
🎧 Check out Jaime Oberlander on “The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton” on the Federal News Network! 🔗 To listen: federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/20... 🔗 To read the study and watch Jaime’s June presentation on the findings: oneaidcommunity.org/2026/06/13/s... #USAID
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Study looks at the people impacted when an agency shuts down | Federal News Network
It was a psychological hit, but it also was compounded by moral injury, by this sense of one's deeply held moral code being violated," said Jamie Oberlander.
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OneAID @oneaid.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Nick Enrich is coming to Seattle for a book talk. Details below! ⬇️ #USAID #Seattle
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OneAID @oneaid.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
📣 Check out OneAID’s July events! ☀️ If you’re in the DC area, mark your calendars for our upcoming OneAID Community Summer Picnic on August 1! 🧺 🔗 RSVP here for coffee and happy hour: tinyurl.com/OneAIDJulyEv... and at tinyurl.com/SupportSeries for our online Support Series.
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Iva Bozovic @drbozovic.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
A huge thank you to @oneaid.bsky.social for organizing an outstanding series of speakers and sharing their expertise so generously. The lessons, and conversations from these sessions will stay with my students as they build careers of their own in international development.
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Iva Bozovic @drbozovic.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
One of the highlights of our Maymester at the USC Capital Campus was hosting the incredible speakers from OneAid. @dornsife.usc.edu students had the chance to hear honest stories, ask tough questions, and engage up close with people who have devoted their careers to U.S. foreign assistance.
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OneAID @oneaid.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
This spring, OneAID organized a series of conversations for a cohort of University of Southern California undergraduates studying at the USC Capital Campus in Washington, DC. 👉 Read more here: oneaidcommunity.org/2026/06/29/u...
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USC Students Explore Foreign Assistance
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OneAID @oneaid.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
🚨 Event tomorrow, Monday, June 29!
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OneAID @oneaid.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
From our colleague: 📅 On July 10th, photographer and former fed Andrew C. Cohen and volunteers will distribute No Ceremony: A Community Portrait of the Civil Service at Metro stations and other public locations across the Washington, DC area. 🔗 More info and signup: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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OneAID @oneaid.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
📚 From our colleague, Nick Enrich: join his book tour! He’ll be making in-person appearances this summer in Illinois, Minnesota, California, Colorado, and Missouri. 🔗 For more information and to purchase his book: www.simonandschuster.com/books/Into-t...
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OneAID @oneaid.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
⏰ Next session this Monday, June 29! RSVP: tinyurl.com/supportseries #USAID
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Community Support: International Assistance Series. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
This free monthly six-session series builds cumulatively to support professionals from the international assistance community in using mind–body approaches to release tension and strengthen wellbeing ...
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OneAID @oneaid.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
OneAID's Catherine Baker and researcher Jaime Oberlander joined the premiere episode of MSNOW's "Connect with Jacob Soboroff" on June 13, 2026 to discuss Oberlander's recent study, "The Impacts of USAID's Dismantling on Aid Sector Employees and Families." Watch the segment: youtu.be/UKn2npH4CxM
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OneAID @oneaid.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Sharing an At a Glance of the findings from Jaime Oberlander’s study on “The Impacts of USAID’s Dismantling on Aid Sector Employees and Families.” 🔗 Read the report and watch the recording from this week’s presentation and panel discussion: oneaidcommunity.org/2026/06/13/s... #USAID
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OneAID @oneaid.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Update: The recording and report are now live on our website! oneaidcommunity.org/2026/06/13/s...
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Survey Presentation and Panel
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OneAID @oneaid.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Thank you to all who attended our event at American University School of International Service: “The Impacts of USAID’s Dismantling on Aid Sector Employees and Their Families.” The recording is being processed and we’ll update you once live. Thanks to all who made this event possible! 🫶
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OneAID @oneaid.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Final reminder: event today at 6pm ET! Register by 2pm ET to ensure you’re sent a link.
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OneAID @oneaid.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Reminder: event this Thursday at 6pm ET in-person at American University and online! Register at www.tinyurl.com/usaidsurveypanel
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OneAID @oneaid.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Reminder: event tonight at 6pm ET online!
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OneAID @oneaid.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Three USAIDers, including our own Catherine Baker, tell El País (Spain) how their careers and lives have been impacted due to USAID’s dismantling. Thank you for sharing our stories and mentioning the work OneAID is doing to support the U.S. foreign assistance community! #USAID
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OneAID @oneaid.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
📣 Announcing OneAID June events and wishing everyone a Happy Juneteenth and Pride!
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OneAID @oneaid.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
📣 Registration open: "The Impacts of USAID's Dismantling on its Workforce and Families: Survey Presentation and Panel Discussion” 🔗 For more information and to register for in-person or online: www.tinyurl.com/USAIDSurveyPanel. Space is limited - register today! #USAID
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The Last Mile with USAID @thelastmilewithusaid.substack.com · 23/05/2026
USAID’s DART teams were the closest thing the civilian world had to Navy SEALs for pandemics. They trained for chaos before chaos arrived. They built trust, logistics, and response networks over decades. When Ebola hit, the machine moved. Now that machine is gone.
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Will They Blame This on Biden Too?
Inside the collapse of America’s Ebola response infrastructure.
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OneAID @oneaid.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
📣 Save the Date: “Impacts of USAID’s Dismantling on Aid Sector Employees and Families Survey” After the presentation, we’ll have a panel discussion from former #USAID and DC-area leaders to reflect on the status of our workforce and what this can mean for the future of U.S. foreign assistance.
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OneAID @oneaid.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Join us for this free online workshop on June 8! 🔗 tinyurl.com/CareerResetR...
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27 UNIHTED @27unihted.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
One year later, this survey documents what happened to many of these illegally fired probationary federal workers, and what it cost the American people., We received responses from at least 14 agencies, and want to get their stories out there.
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27 UNIHTED @27unihted.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Most reported impacts to the public include: - Larger workload for remaining employees - Loss of institutional knowledge - Loss of young civil service talent - Reduced public services
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27 UNIHTED @27unihted.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Key takeaways pt 2: - 70% filed for unemployment, with 22% being denied unemployment - 90% of respondents said mental health symptoms of anxiety, depression, or trauma impacted their daily life
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27 UNIHTED @27unihted.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Key takeaways pt 1: - 21% of respondents were unemployed as of January 31, 2026 - 68% of respondents who found new work took a pay cut
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27 UNIHTED @27unihted.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
In November, HHS probationary employees impacted by unlawful firings in early 2025 decided to create a survey to understand the impacts of the unlawful probationary firings. An interagency effort emerged with 40+ probationary employees, and today 27 UNIHTED is hosting and sharing the results.
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27 UNIHTED @27unihted.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Over a year ago probationary employees across the country were unlawfully terminated. A group of 40+ of impacted individuals created a survey to understand the impacts. Results reported: substack.com/@27unihted/n... 🧵🧵🧵
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Intro To The Probationary Project
40+ Probationary Federal Workers Created a Survey to Evaluate the Impacts of the Unlawful Probationary Firings in 2025. They are now publishing the results, stories and information gathered.
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OneAID @oneaid.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Reminder about today’s DC Happy Hour with Crisis in Care!
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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
"“It’s possible that we’re starting to see the consequences of severe and sudden cuts to global health programs that have eroded surveillance and allowed deadly viruses to spread undetected...” www.nytimes.com/2026/05/15/w...
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Large Ebola Outbreak Is Declared in Congo
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OneAID @oneaid.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
🍻 Join OneAID and Crisis in Care for Happy Hour! All cocktails are $10, with 50% going to benefit Crisis in Care’s campaign. Learn more: www.crisisincare.org 📅 Tuesday, May 19, 5-7pm 📍 Wet Dog Tavern, 2100 Vermont Ave NW, Washington DC
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OneAID @oneaid.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Visit www.tinyurl.com/SupportSeries for more information and to register. Series starts Monday, May 18!
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