United Nations Cuts Its 2026 Emergency Aid Budget in Half

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Nick Cumming-BruceDecember 8, 2025 at 06:01 AM

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Due to significant foreign aid reductions from the United States and Europe, the United Nations plans to halve its 2026 fundraising target for emergency aid. The UN aims to raise $23 billion to assist 87 million people affected by war and natural disasters, a substantial decrease from the $47 billion requested in 2025. Tom Fletcher, the UN under secretary general for humanitarian affairs, stated that the organization is facing challenges due to decreased funding from major donor countries. The US and European nations are reducing contributions to focus on domestic priorities and defense. The UN's humanitarian aid is primarily funded by voluntary donations from member states, with the US and Europe being the largest contributors.

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