Makele Hailu, an Ethiopian program manager, expresses deep concern over the impact of U.S. foreign aid cuts on HIV-positive children in Ethiopia. Following a freeze and subsequent termination of funding by the Trump administration, Hailu's organization can no longer provide critical medications to 1,600 young patients, leading to dire consequences for their health. The elimination of over 90% of USAID programs reflects a significant reduction in international aid that could risk lives, prompting strong criticism from humanitarian leaders who emphasize the callousness of these actions.
For 30 years, Hailu has worked with HIV-positive children in a war-torn part of Ethiopia. He's a program manager at the Organization for Social Services, Health and Development.
A month ago, his work screeched to a halt as President Trump froze almost all foreign aid for a 90-day review. That meant his young clients could not get their drugs.
This week the Trump administration killed more than 90% of USAID programs and 28% of foreign assistance from the State Department, terminating nearly 10,000 grants worth almost $60 billion.
Jeremy Konyndyk described the cuts as 'nihilistically reckless, and it is going to kill a huge number of people,' indicating the severe risks associated with the funding termination.
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