PART OF ACTION AGAINST HUNGER PROGRAMS THREATENED BY SUDDEN SUSPENSION OF U.S. INTERNATIONAL AID

The temporary suspension of all U.S. international aid programs for 90 days is having a devastating effect on many humanitarian projects around the world. For Action Against Hunger, 50 programs in over 20 countries are affected.

This pause in U.S. international aid is having a major impact on the world’s most vulnerable communities. This decision also hampers the ability of international and local NGOs and UN agencies to come to their aid. It will also impact the efforts of governments to strengthen their food, health and social protection systems.

“The abrupt interruption of US international aid will lead to an increase in humanitarian needs worldwide, and a breakdown of essential rights and services in a number of countries,” explains Aïcha Koraichi, President of Action Against Hunger in France.

Every year, Action Against Hunger helps over 21 million people around the world. The suspension of American aid for 90 days is accompanied by many dramatic uncertainties.

At a time when a child dies of hunger every 11 seconds, the suspension of U.S. international aid, despite the issuance of certain exemptions, is accompanied by a suspension of fund payments, effectively limiting the ability of humanitarian actors to intervene. Action Against Hunger is unable to pre-finance a number of projects.

“Without the necessary funds to finance our projects in the coming days, we will have to suspend almost all activities financed by US aid. We will do our best to maintain critical activities for the treatment of severely malnourished children. Indeed, if these activities stop, the immediate survival of these children is at stake,” adds Aicha Koraichi.

The United States is by far the largest contributor to global humanitarian aid, providing an estimated $64 billion in 2024, or 42% of all humanitarian aid worldwide.

American funds account for 30% of Action Against Hunger funding for 2025. These funds cover a wide range of activities that help to treat and prevent severe acute malnutrition and save lives.

“More than ever, we need support from donors around the world to continue to work alongside the most vulnerable communities,” concludes Aicha Koraichi.