US pledges $2 billion in new UN model for delivery of humanitarian assistance

U.S. unveils new plan for delivering humanitarian aid

The U.S. has pledged $2 billion in humanitarian aid to the United Nations, as part of a deal that will also overhaul how the U.S. funds foreign aid work going forward. The move comes after the U.S. paused nearly all of its contributions earlier this year, leaving the UN and other aid organizations scrambling. William Brangham discussed more with Jeremy Konyndyk of Refugees International.

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The United States and the United Nations signaled a major shift in how American taxpayer dollars will flow to global humanitarian efforts on Monday, signing a landmark agreement that officials say will prioritize efficiency over bureaucracy. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), signed by the U.S. Department of State and the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), launches what is being called a "Humanitarian Reset." The …

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U.S. Pledges $2 Billion Aid Amid Global Funding Cuts

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US pledges $2 bln in humanitarian support to UN, State Department says