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Urgent Call: U.S. Aid Cuts Endanger Millions Worldwide

6/30/2025

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The Interfaith Working Group on Foreign Assistance raises an urgent alarm over recent U.S. humanitarian aid cuts, threatening millions worldwide. Vital programs delivering food, healthcare, and education are being dismantled, deepening the crisis in places like Eastern Congo. Leaders call for a renewed commitment to moral leadership and support for those in desperate need.

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Historical Context

In 2017, the Trump administration proposed a budget that included a 28% cut to foreign aid, echoing historical reductions in humanitarian support. This move significantly impacted organizations like UNICEF, which reported over 300 million children facing malnutrition. As lawmakers now grapple with similar funding challenges, the long-term effects of these cuts could worsen global crises and diminish U.S. influence in humanitarian efforts.

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The Interfaith Working Group on Foreign Assistance raises an urgent alarm over recent U.S. humanitarian aid cuts, threatening millions worldwide. Vital programs delivering food, healthcare, and education are being dismantled, deepening the crisis in places like Eastern Congo. Leaders call for a renewed commitment to moral leadership and support for those in desperate need.

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