As our world becomes increasingly interconnected, it’s important that we consider all communities, especially the most vulnerable ones, when allocating resources and determining abroad priorities.
It can be daunting to address global concerns due to the amplitude of these issues. It can even be difficult to grasp the severity of the situation. However, making small steps towards change can be as easy as supporting and advocating for a budget. The International Affairs Budget supports diplomacy programs and critical development all around the world. This investment helps fight pandemics, provide emergency response after natural disasters, save millions of lives with HIV/AIDS medication and much more.
All in all, this budget will decrease world poverty, hunger, conflict and disease. In turn, it will foster a safer and more secure world where economic opportunities as well as the wellbeing of humans flourish.
I urge Senator Ron Wyden and Senator Jeff Merkley to support the International Affairs Budget.
Jayna Yoo
George Custer lives in Oakridge with his wife Sayre. George is a former smokejumper from his hometown of Cave Junction, a former captain in the U.S. Marine Corps. and ran a construction company in Southern California. George assumed the volunteer duties as the Editor of the Highway 58 Herald in 2022. He loves riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, building all things wood, and playing drums on the weekends in his office.
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