The United Nations has expressed grave concerns over drastic cuts to foreign aid, particularly from the U.S., which it describes as a 'seismic shock'. The U.N. aims to assist 100 million people from a growing base of 300 million in desperate need this year. With the Trump administration slashing many programs under USAID, officials stress the importance of innovating fundraising methods to adapt to the shortfall in traditional aid streams, highlighting the urgent need for humanitarian support amidst increasing global demands.
Cuts to foreign aid and humanitarian assistance by donors, particularly the United States, have resulted in severe impacts, with many lives at stake as aid diminishes.
The goal is to help at least 100 million of an estimated 300 million individuals in dire need of humanitarian aid this year as funding wanes.
Tom Fletcher emphasized the necessity of innovating aid approaches, stating, 'We'll have to build fresh arguments... and find new sources of funding to combat these cuts.'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted the dramatic reduction in USAID programs, with 83% canceled under the Trump administration's budget constraints.
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