Fatma Tanis
[Copyright 2024 NPR]
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USAID was the lead American agency in disaster response. Now that it's been dismantled, questions are arising about how effective U.S. relief efforts will be in Jamaica after the hurricane. -
With some education and training, a woman in Uganda defies cultural norms and starts up her own coffee business. But she ruffled feathers in the process by purchasing coffee beans only from women farmers.
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After months of aid cuts, the State Department has released a 35-page document detailing how it plans to roll out global health assistance. Here's what it says — and what the reaction is. -
Gaza faces a severe risk of famine, with food consumption and nutrition indicators at their worst levels since the conflict began, according to a Integrated Food Security Phase Classification Alert.
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The Trump administration seeks a claw back billions in foreign aid following an "exhaustive review". But officials at USAID say it did not conduct a review of foreign aid programs it has terminated.
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When the Trump administration took over, one of its first major moves was dismantling the United States Agency for International Development. Nearly six months later, it officially shuts down Tuesday.
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A new report from UNICEF finds that there's been a lot of progress in the last 5 years when it comes to tackling child labor in many parts of the world. But sub-Saharan Africa has made less progress.
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President Trump on Tuesday formally asked Congress to cancel funds it has already approved for foreign aid and public media. Congress has 45 days to approve or reject these requests.
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Israel has blocked the entry of aid for weeks, accusing Hamas of theft. The U.S. says its plan will address Israel's concerns. Experts say it may change humanitarian responses in conflict zones.
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A federal judge has ruled that Elon Musk and his DOGE team likely violated the Constitution when they effectively shut down USAID. Trump said the administration will appeal the decision.
