cross-posted from: https://sopuli.xyz/post/46592987
For more than 12 years, Nicholas Enrich worked at USAID, the United States Agency for International Development, rising to become one of the agency’s top global health officials. Then, in a matter of weeks, he watched as the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) dismantled the six-decade-old agency responsible for delivering American foreign aid around the world.
Enrich documented the experience in his book Into the Wood Chipper: A Whistleblower’s Account of How the Trump Administration Shredded USAID. He joined Current Affairs editor-in-chief Nathan J. Robinson to discuss what happened behind the scenes, and its devastating consequences.
This is what Mass Murder looks like.
I wanted a career in USAID or other humanitarian orgs. I basically gave up on life when they got shredded. I have nothing left to aspire to…
Could hunt Elon down, that’s hero work
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Oh come on. There’s tons of ngos if you really want to help. Just different funding flows. Do some research and get out there. Look at European NGOs, for instance: Career opportunities | GIZ https://www.giz.de/en/career/jobs#for-career-starters
Oh, that’s one I hadn’t heard of. So far most of the programs I’ve looked at in other countries have required an EU citizenship or a masters degree or language requirements, etc… So thanks for that. I’ll bookmark it.
I’ve also looked at education programs in Europe but unfortunately they’re not free for non-EU residents. So I might try again if I can save up enough.
But also I’m getting older and that presents a variety of obstacles too. None of them insurmountable, but honestly my ambition wanes as the years go by. I’m not as driven and passionate as I was in my twenties. I find myself seeking comfort and stability when I used to be a thrill-seeking adventurous type. Stuff like that…