A recent scandal has come to light involving USAID funds in Haiti, revealing a staggering misuse of aid. Approximately $4.4 billion was allocated to Haiti, but the results are alarmingly poor. Only six houses were built, despite the Red Cross raising $500 million to construct homes for thousands of Haitians ¹. More than 56% of the funds, around $2.5 billion, went directly to Washington D.C.-based firms, while Haitian companies received only 2% of the aid. This raises serious concerns about how much of these resources actually benefit the people in need ¹. The scandal also highlights the lack of transparency in foreign aid. Out of 196 NGOs reviewed, only eight organizations could provide transparent records of how their funds were used ¹. This scandal is part of a larger issue with foreign aid, with many criticizing the lack of accountability and effectiveness in aid distribution.