If you’ve recently lost your job in global development, you’re not alone — and you’re not without options.

Since the Jan. 24, 2025, announcement of a U.S. foreign aid freeze under the new Trump administration, the global development job market has undergone a dramatic shift. Tens of thousands of contracts have been suspended, major employers have downsized heavily, and job seekers have been left navigating an industry in flux.

But amid the uncertainty, there are glimmers of resilience.

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