It’s been 10 months since the U.S. Administration began slashing funds and dismantling U.S. humanitarian aid programs.
The devastating effects are already visible: over 10,000 programs shut down, USAID terminated, and critical health and development initiatives defunded. It has left families in crisis reeling worldwide.
This is only the beginning. The consequences of these decisions will be felt sharply in the U.S. and globally over the coming years. One study warns the cuts will lead to a staggering 14 million deaths over the next five years.
Today, we’re asking you to show your support for families around the world who are suffering due to the halt of U.S. foreign aid. Sign our pledge to show your support for restoration U.S. aid funding and the resumption of the lifesaving programs globally.
Another recent analysis revealed that foreign aid cuts will have a severe impact on global health, including a 28-32% surge in tuberculosis and an additional 12.5-17.9 million malaria cases annually. HIV outbreaks will also increase, with 565,000 new HIV infections expected in Sub-Saharan Africa over the next 10 years.
Our team members have seen the impacts of aid cuts firsthand. Mercy Corps Field Manager, Enock Elkana, warns the cuts have brought Nigeria’s limited health infrastructure to its knees. A critical stabilization center managed by a Mercy Corps partner for children suffering from acute malnutrition has closed.
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"These are cases between life and death,” he says. “And now, with the rising number of cases, there is nothing that partners can do, and there is nothing we can do."
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With the generous support of our donor community, Mercy Corps is doing all we can to maintain our commitments to the communities we serve and reach those who need us most. However, with billions in foreign aid funding still frozen and existing cuts, delivering aid will be even more challenging in the coming year.
Today, we ask you to stand with us and the communities we serve by signing our pledge now.
The past year has been incredibly challenging for our teams, the communities we work with, and the people we serve. We are so grateful for the outpouring of generosity and compassion from our community.
Thank you,
The Mercy Corps team
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