USAID Funding Cuts Impact NGOs, Farmers, Migrants, Refugees Across Africa, Mexico

The recent cuts to funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) have left many communities in Africa facing severe challenges. In Namibia, hundreds of workers from NGOs that relied on U.S. funding for HIV-AIDS relief are now uncertain about their futures, with some organizations halting operations entirely. Similarly, smallholder farmers in Tanzania are struggling as USAID-backed climate initiatives that once supported their agricultural practices have been dismantled, leading to deteriorating conditions for crops and livelihoods. In Tijuana, Mexico, migrant shelters are reporting funding shortages due to the cuts, jeopardizing essential services for vulnerable populations. The situation is further compounded in Uganda, where refugee organizations have closed, leaving families without critical support for food, education, and health services. Overall, the termination of these programs is creating a humanitarian crisis across multiple African nations and beyond, directly impacting those most in need.