In Nigeria’s Borno state, drastic cuts to USAID funding have severely impacted humanitarian efforts, leading to the deaths of children suffering from malnutrition. The termination of programs providing therapeutic food, like those run by Mercy Corps, has left organizations overwhelmed and unable to meet the needs of the displaced population. This has resulted in increased mortality rates among malnourished children and a halt to essential shelter construction for those escaping conflict. The crisis extends beyond Nigeria, affecting numerous other countries and jeopardizing essential health services. Without increased funding from other sources, the consequences will be devastating.
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The Trump administration’s drastic cuts to USAID funding have left approximately 60,000 metric tons of food, valued at $98 million, stranded in warehouses across the globe. This food, intended for emergency relief in regions like Gaza and the DRC, is now at risk of expiring, with much of it destined for incineration or animal feed. The cuts have halted distribution contracts, leaving millions reliant on US aid vulnerable, and resulting in reported deaths due to lack of access to crucial food supplies. The situation underscores the severe consequences of these funding reductions on global hunger relief efforts.
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Millions of people could be fed with the food currently rotting in U.S. government warehouses. The sheer scale of the waste is staggering; enough rations to sustain 3.5 million people for a full month are spoiling, a consequence of drastic cuts to U.S. global aid programs. This isn’t a simple oversight; it’s a deliberate outcome of policy decisions made at the highest levels of government.
These massive stores of food, valued at over $98 million, sit untouched in four warehouses across the globe – Djibouti, South Africa, Dubai, and Houston. The inventory lists reveal a disheartening surplus of high-energy biscuits, vegetable oil, and fortified grains, all sourced from American farmers and manufacturers.… Continue reading
The Trump administration abruptly terminated funding for crucial World Food Program (WFP) emergency programs in numerous impoverished and conflict-ridden nations, including Afghanistan, Syria, and Yemen. These cancellations, affecting hundreds of millions of dollars in aid, were implemented despite prior assurances that emergency food programs would be spared. The cuts impact vital services like food distribution, medical care, and shelter, potentially leading to widespread starvation and death. This action directly contradicts previous statements by administration officials and has prompted widespread concern from international organizations and humanitarian groups.
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John Q. Hosedrinker 
Matt Underwood