Since the 2010 earthquake in Haiti killed as many as 300,000 people, the US government has disbursed around $4.4 billion in foreign assistance to the small island nation.
At least $1.5 billion was given to help people right away, and another $3 billion was used for recovery, rebuilding, and growth.
Less than $50 million, or 2%, of the at least $2.13 billion in contracts and grants for work in Haiti
Less than $50 million, or 2%, of the at least $2.13 billion in contracts and grants for work in Haiti went to Haitian businesses and groups. The other $1.3 billion, or 56%, has gone to companies in or near the US city. It’s easy to see why USAID feels so frightened by the sudden attention.
USAID to Clintons
Chelsea Clinton receives an annually-recurring funding from USAID, allocated by Obama for her Foundation, which provides afternoon meals to children in Africa, India, and Bangladesh. However, as of today, the reported number of meals served stands at 11,886, implying an astonishing cost of $1,410 per meal.
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