Global uncertainty over U.S. aid freeze

U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to pause foreign funding has
sparked concern across the globe in light of Washington’s position
as the world’s top humanitarian aid provider


FUNDING FROM TOP FIVE DONORS IN 2024

United States
42.3%

Others
31.6%

Sweden
3.8%

UK
6.2%

Germany
8.0%

European
Commission
8.1%

Total funding
$32.95bn


Jan 20: Trump orders 90-day pause in foreign
development assistance from U.S. Agency for
International Development (USAID) to assess
compatibility with his “America First” policy

Jan 28: Minutes before order takes effect,
federal judge blocks spending freeze until Feb 3


TOP RECIPIENTS OF FUNDING IN 2024 (by affected location, $bn)

Palestinian	2.84
Territory	
Ukraine		2.49
Yemen		2.23
Sudan		1.85
Afghanistan	1.69

From U.S.
From others


Sources: Reuters, UNOCHA 
Picture: Getty Images 
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