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UN cuts global aid plan as funding plummets
- On June 16, 2025, the United Nations revealed a significant reduction in its worldwide humanitarian efforts, attributing the cutbacks to unprecedented shortfalls in funding, which have forced a major downsizing of its aid initiatives.
- These cuts followed a sharp drop in donations, notably after the U.S. under President Donald Trump heavily slashed foreign aid beginning in February 2025, with other donors also reducing support amid economic uncertainty.
- OCHA reported it received only $5.6 billion of the $44 billion sought for 2025 and is applying a 'hyper-prioritized' approach to aid 114 million people facing the most urgent crises worldwide.
- Tom Fletcher, head of OCHA, highlighted the difficult decisions caused by severe funding cuts and called for just one percent of last year’s military expenditures. He emphasized this appeal goes beyond finances, urging shared global responsibility, human solidarity, and a dedicated effort to alleviate suffering.
- Funding shortages imply millions in conflict zones like Sudan and Gaza will miss vital aid, with the World Food Programme labeling the situation a "red alert" risking life-saving support for 58 million people.
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