Summary

Trump’s 90-day freeze on foreign aid, announced on January 20, has disrupted life-saving programs worldwide.

Despite waivers for “core life-saving” aid, confusion and lack of communication from U.S. officials have left malaria, HIV, and famine relief efforts stalled in countries like Ghana, Haiti, Myanmar, and Bangladesh.

USAID, the primary aid agency, is in turmoil, with mass firings and restrictions on external communication.

Aid workers fear critical funding may not be restored, jeopardizing millions of lives dependent on humanitarian support.