We want to share a critical update with you regarding the recent executive order that halted U.S. foreign development assistance funding. While Cherish does not receive direct financial support from USAID, we rely on PEPFAR-funded programs to provide essential medical supplies—including Antiretroviral (ARV) medication—for our clients.

A newly issued Executive Order has frozen all U.S. foreign development assistance funding for 90 days as part of an evaluation process. While Cherish Uganda does not receive any U.S. government funding directly, we do depend on USAID, through the PEPFAR Fund, to receive Antiretroviral (ARV) medication for all of our HIV/AIDS clients.

AUSTIN, Texas — Ahead of the United Nations’ World Children’s Day on November 20, a collective of Austin-area child welfare organizations today announced their commitment to advancing family-based care as the universal best practice for caring for orphaned and vulnerable children as opposed to residential care.