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Interrupted Innovation: What Happens When Aid Stops Mid-Rollout

Interrupted Innovation: What Happens When Aid Stops Mid-Rollout

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When USAID was dismantled, Ashley Vij was mid-call planning the rollout of one of the most promising HIV prevention tools in decades — Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injection that could revolutionize access for women and hard-to-reach communities. In this episode, Ashley reflects on her path from Tucson to USAID, the power of unsexy investments like policy reform, and how she’s channeling loss into action through Root to Rise. A story of science, resilience, and the fight to keep lifesaving innovations within reach.

If you would like to learn more about the organization Root to Rise that Ashley co-founded with her former USAID colleagues check out her website HERE.



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