U.S. slashes pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid funding, tells U.N agencies to "adapt, shrink or die"

The U.S. announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid as President Trump's administration continues to slash U.S. foreign assistance and warns United Nations agencies to "adapt, shrink or die" in a time of new financial realities.
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U.S. unveils new plan for humanitarian aid after pausing contributions earlier this year

The U.S. has pledged $2 billion in humanitarian aid to the United Nations, as part of a deal that will also overhaul how the U.S. funds foreign aid work going forward. The move comes after the U.S. paused nearly all of its contributions earlier this year,

Millions of Afghans face hunger as aid cuts deepen a humanitarian crisis

Millions of Afghans are hungry and struggling as international aid cuts sever a lifeline many relied on for food and heating.

US pledges $2 billion in humanitarian support to UN, State Department says

The U.S. is pledging to commit $2 billion in funding to ‍the U.N. for humanitarian aid, the U.S. State Department official said. No further details were provided on how the money ​would be allocated or if additional pledges would follow.
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