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2026-06-16 13:20:05

Ministers accused of empty words on women in war zones

Ministers accused of prioritizing rhetoric over action on gender equality, as aid cuts undermine UK leadership in conflict zones. MPs warn progress on women’s rights is reversing, with funding for women’s organizations slashed by two-thirds, threatening peacebuilding and survivor support. read more

2026-06-07 15:20:03

Aid Cuts Endanger Cheap Tablets Saving Pregnant Women

Aid cuts reduce folic acid supplies, raising stillbirth and maternal death risks. UN data shows procurement fell 62% from 2024-2025. Health workers in Afghanistan ration tablets or ask women to buy them, but many cannot afford the cheap, life-saving supplements. read more

2026-06-02 15:20:03

UK Aid Cuts Hamper Ebola Fight, Minister Admits

UK development minister admits aid cuts undermined Ebola response in DRC and Uganda, calling the world's reaction "under responding." A rare Bundibugyo strain spreads with no vaccine, expected to last months. read more

2026-05-26 12:50:08

Tom Hiddleston Warns Aid Cuts Kill Children

Actor Tom Hiddleston warns that international aid cuts by the UK and US harm vulnerable children. Recalling reunions in South Sudan, he stresses that reduced funding closes nutrition sites and threatens child survival. Soccer Aid has raised £121m for Unicef. read more

2026-05-19 06:40:07

Aid Cuts Fuel Ebola Crisis, Former Minister Warns

US and UK aid cuts weaken Ebola response in DRC, with 390+ cases and 100 deaths. Former minister warns cuts amplify pandemic threats, as undetected Bundibugyo strain spreads, lacking vaccines or treatments. read more

2026-05-10 10:40:04

Trump Aid Cuts Push Gaza Mothers to the Brink

US aid cuts worsen Gaza's maternal crisis, pushing mothers like Raneen, who gave birth malnourished amid war, to the brink. Women's support group Wefaq lost USAID funding, reducing vital services like therapy and legal aid for 50,000 people. read more

2026-04-16 14:20:06

Aid Cuts Cripple Mozambiques Last Lifelines

Community groups in northern Mozambique struggle as international aid cuts deepen poverty. Despite challenges like climate disasters and insurgency, local organizations persist in recycling, farming, and advocacy efforts to support vulnerable villages amid shrinking resources. read more

2026-03-27 17:20:07

Somalias Health System Crumbles as Aid Dries Up

Somalia's health system nears collapse as aid cuts close clinics. Over 250,000 people need long-term rehabilitation, but funding volatility and conflict strain just three centers. Essential care chains are breaking, leaving vulnerable populations without support. read more

2026-03-23 13:10:15

UK Aid Cuts Jeopardize Global Gender Equality

UK aid cuts are reversing global progress on women's rights, MPs warn. Reduced funding and expertise undermine support for women in conflict zones, risking gender equality becoming a "footnote" in UK diplomacy. read more

2026-03-23 13:00:47

UK Aid Cuts Betray Women and Girls, Warns MP

UK aid cuts contradict government rhetoric on supporting women and girls globally. As conflicts rise, programs tackling violence and reproductive rights face decimation. The UK must match its Women, Peace and Security agenda commitments with substantive action and funding. read more

2026-03-19 16:00:06

UK Slashes Climate Aid, Sparks Betrayal Outcry

UK climate aid cuts are condemned as short-sighted and a moral abdication, leaving fossil fuel profits untouched. Campaigners warn the reduced budget threatens global security and abandons vulnerable communities, contradicting expert advice on climate threats. read more

2026-03-10 18:40:50

Aid Cuts Erode Public Support for Global Help

A new study finds that news of government aid cuts reduces public support for overseas assistance. Respondents exposed to such information were less likely to view aid as essential or a moral duty. read more

2026-03-04 16:20:11

UK climate aid cuts are condemned as reckless, betraying the world's poorest. Campaigners warn the funding slash will drive away global allies and harm vulnerable communities, despite government claims of meeting financial pledges. read more

2026-02-19 07:40:05

U.S. Aid Cuts Force Zimbabwe Families into Desperate Choices

A year after Trump's aid cuts, Zimbabwean families in drought-stricken Mwenezi face severe hunger and desperation. A mother fears her daughter's future as school dropouts rise and survival hinges on one daily meal, with UN support stretched thin. read more

2026-02-13 15:00:43

Malawi Tax Protests Delay Reform Amid Aid Crisis

Malawi delays a new electronic tax system after protests, aiming to boost revenue amid aid cuts and economic strain. The shift from donor-funded services to domestic taxation challenges citizens already facing inflation and currency shortages. read more

2026-02-03 00:10:05

Aid Cuts Could Kill 23 Million by 2030

A Lancet study warns that global aid cuts could cause nearly 23 million extra deaths by 2030. The closure of USAID under Trump may account for over 14 million of these, reversing decades of health progress in vulnerable nations. read more

2025-02-18 15:40:06

Millions of Women Deprived of Contraception Due to USAID Cuts

Trump's aid cuts, influenced by Elon Musk, resulted in the suspension of USAID funding, affecting contraception, HIV, and TB treatment in low-income countries. The freeze leaves millions of women without contraceptive care weekly. read more