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In South Africa, a needle exchange program for drug users feels the effects of Trump's aid cuts

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Larryn Lokotsch can see the US aid money she desperately needs to help South African rape survivors sitting in her organisation's bank account, but she cannot touch a cent of it.

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SA: Needle exchange program for drug users feels the effects of Trump's aid cuts

Needle exchange is not a new idea globally, but such efforts have been jolted by the Trump administration’s decision to kill 83% of U.S. Agency for International Development programs around the world.

5 hours ago·Pointe-Noire, Congo

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In South Africa, a needle exchange program for drug users feels the effects of Trump's aid cuts

A secluded corner near South Africa's capital is home to dozens of people with drug addiction.

11 hours ago·United States

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HIV workers race to plug funding gaps after Trump USAID cuts

JOHANNESBURG - Tarryn Lokotsch can see the US aid money she desperately needs to help South African rape survivors sitting in her organisation's bank account, but she cannot touch a cent of it.

1 day ago·Bangkok, Thailand

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Badghis residents plead for clean water as aid cuts deepen crisis

BADGHIS, Afghanistan — Residents of Laman district in northwestern Badghis province say they are facing an acute shortage of clean drinking water, and are calling on humanitarian organizations to intervene as their impoverished communities struggle to meet basic needs. Locals say deteriorating economic conditions have left them unable to afford deep wells, the only viable source of clean water in the drought-hit region. Without outside support, …

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