A Rapid Response to Keep Global Development Moving
When the U.S. government abruptly froze foreign assistance in January 2025, frontline organizations around the world were left scrambling. Health clinics, food security programs, and community-based initiatives faced sudden funding gaps—threatening hard-won progress and putting lives at risk.
Panorama Global did not wait.
In partnership with Unlock Aid and other collaborators, Panorama helped launch the Foreign Aid Bridge Fund—an emergency financing mechanism designed to move quickly when traditional aid flows stalled. While many funders paused to assess the situation, Panorama leveraged its existing systems and trusted relationships to mobilize resources immediately.
Facilitating the Fund’s grantmaking, Panorama oversaw the rapid review and disbursement of more than $2 million raised from 350+ donors. Within weeks, 40+ organizations across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean received flexible funding to sustain essential services, retain staff, and continue serving their communities.
The results were immediate. Essential programs remained operational, staff stayed in place, and vulnerable communities continued receiving critical support. The Fund also sparked broader momentum. Shortly after it launched, additional funds emerged to support other regions and issue areas affected by the freeze.
The Foreign Aid Bridge Fund exemplifies Panorama’s commitment to bold, effective solutions, pairing strategic coordination with rapid action to protect progress. When global development momentum was at risk, Panorama helped ensure it did not stall.
Read this Q&A with Unlock Aid’s Co-Executive Director Amanda Arch on how the Fund came together, what it revealed about the future of global development, and the builders leading the way.