What is the purpose of USAID's funding for programs in Serbia and Ireland?

USAID's funding for programs in Serbia and Ireland is primarily aimed at promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives rather than addressing traditional foreign aid priorities. In Serbia, $70,000 was allocated to push DEI in business communities and workplaces, with a focus on LGBTQ economic empowerment. Similarly, USAID approved $70,000 for a musical event in Ireland to spread DEI messaging, not for economic growth or poverty reduction. These expenditures raise questions about whether such initiatives qualify as priorities for American taxpayers, especially when compared to more pressing humanitarian needs that could be addressed with these funds.