February 14, 2025|
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|10 months agoGeneva Pledges CHF10M Emergency Fund for NGOs After US Aid Freeze
Geneva authorities announce emergency funding to support international organizations affected by US aid suspension, protecting city's humanitarian hub status.
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- Geneva announced a CHF10 million emergency fund to support NGOs affected by US aid freeze
- The US aid freeze will last 90 days
- Over 450 NGOs are based in Geneva, with 250 having paid staff
- The US currently contributes 26% of funding for Geneva's international organizations
By The Numbers
33,000
International organization workers in Geneva
10%
Geneva jobs in international agencies or NGOs
CHF10M
Emergency fund amount
They Said
"It is not the federal government's role to plug the holes that the US is creating or could create."
"They are all legally in Switzerland, work in Geneva and pay into the social security system like everyone else."