The $62 billion aid machine just broke

Entrepreneurs are proving that faster, cheaper, tech-driven models can reach millions where old development structures no longer can.

Earlier this year, while the U.S. government was cutting billions in foreign aid, a refugee education program called Yeti Confetti did something remarkable: It took a single grant and scaled from serving 35 to 1,400+ students in Lebanon and NYC. They anticipate doubling that within the next few months.