NYU Cancels Doctors Without Borders Head's Presentation Over Political Concerns
#DoctorsWithoutBorders #USAIDCutsA Doctors Without Borders member helps a Palestinian woman in Susya village, occupied West Bank. NYU cancels ex-head's talk on USAID cuts, deeming slides "anti-governmental." US universities fear retaliation, self-censoring. Columbia University also faces pressure over pro-Palestinian protests. read more
US Aid Cuts Jeopardize Gaza, Trump Admin Withholds Promised Millions
#GazaAid #USAIDCutsUSAID cuts jeopardize Gaza aid operations as promised millions fail to materialize, causing NGOs to face financial strain in maintaining ceasefire. Impact on tenuous truce; USAID contracts frozen, leading to scaling back programs. Risk to US influence. read more
US cuts to HIV/Aids projects in Africa spell disaster
#USAidCuts #HIVcrisisUSAid funding cuts have led to the closure of health programs across Africa, impacting HIV treatment and prevention efforts. Estimates predict 500,000 deaths in South Africa over a decade. The termination of projects will severely affect vulnerable populations, with major consequences for healthcare services. read more
USAID slashes 90% of foreign aid contracts, sparking global outrage
#USAIDcuts #HumanitarianProgramsThe Trump administration decided to cut 90% of USAID's foreign aid contracts, sparking outrage from health groups and NGOs worldwide. Termination letters for humanitarian programs arrived globally, impacting projects like the biggest HIV program in South Africa. read more
UK Foreign Secretary Warns against Trump's Aid Cuts, China's Rise
#DavidLammy #USAidCutsDavid Lammy visited Kyiv and commented that the UK merging departments damaged soft power. Concerns arise from USAid cuts under Trump, potential for China's influence. Lammy sees no swift end to fighting in Ukraine, with challenges in US aid freeze and Russia's stance. read more
"Trump Ally Marocco Sparks Chaos with Drastic USAid Cuts"
#PeterMarocco #USaidCutsPeter Marocco, a Trump ally, is implementing significant cuts in US overseas aid programs. Accused of destroying rather than disrupting, his actions have led to layoffs and chaos at USAid, raising concerns about humanitarian assistance. read more