article_snippet: Oscar-winning actor and director Ben Affleck testified before the U.S. Senate on Thursday about the continuing importance of foreign aid to developing nations.
article_snippet: Ben a big pat on the back after listening to Ben testify before a U.S. Senate Committee and urge Violet Affleck, 9 not to cut foreign aid to Africa .
article_snippet: but it's a heckuva lot for the cooperative,' Affleck said. '
article_snippet: Pulling the American aid would be totally counterproductive, The Oscar winning actor and director warned, and revive 'a history of mistrust and disappointment' among Africans when it comes to promises made by America and other nations.
article_snippet: In an Instagram post earlier on Thursday, Affleck posted a photo of Affleck sitting on the ground talking with former boy soldiers. '
article_snippet: : Affleck put Affleck jokey nature to one side as Affleck passionately argued that billions of dollars of U.S. aid to Africa is making a real difference in helping rural communities escape hunger and poverty .
article_snippet: both men argued that U.S. foreign aid to Africa, which currently stands at more than $50 billion, is having a positive impact on Africa and helping to make a real difference for those living in poverty and at risk of starvation.
highlights_snippet: Ben Affleck testified before the U.S. Senate on Thursday about the impact of foreign aid on developing nations .
  