In Sudan, soup kitchens feeding hundreds of thousands have closed due to a cutoff in American aid. In Thailand, war refugees with life-threatening diseases are being turned away from hospitals. In Ukraine, residents on the frontline of the war with Russia may be left without firewood in the winter. The sudden freeze of U.S. foreign aid by President Trump is intensifying humanitarian crises globally, raising questions about America’s reliability. Despite a temporary reprieve for life-saving assistance, many aid efforts remain paralyzed, leaving vulnerable populations in dire situations. The impact of the aid freeze is broad, affecting public health programs, civil society support, and diplomatic initiatives around the world. The decision has drawn criticism for its consequences on global stability and the well-being of millions of people in need of assistance.
