February 6, 2025|
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|10 months agoSwiss NGO Faces $10M Aid Cut in US Policy Shift
Terre des hommes Lausanne reports immediate impact on humanitarian projects across nine countries following US aid suspension, affecting 1.5 million beneficiaries.
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- Terre des hommes is losing $10 million in annual contributions due to US aid suspension.
- The funding cut is a result of US President Donald Trump's decision to dismantle USAID.
- Projects in nine countries are affected by the cuts.
- Activities in Romania and Nigeria are affected due to stopped contributions to UN partner organizations.
By The Numbers
$10 million
Annual loss
1.5 million
Beneficiaries affected
440
Employees affected
200
Staff lost in Bangladesh
They Said
"Serious and immediate consequences."
"Vital support."
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