The Ripple Effect of USAID Funding Cuts

This chapter explores the consequences of abrupt reductions in U.S. foreign aid on local farmers and humanitarian efforts, emphasizing the chaos experienced by aid workers and the emotional strain of funding uncertainties. Through the lens of a Ugandan farm reliant on USAID, it highlights the direct impact of these funding pauses on employment, environmental concerns, and the broader implications for vulnerable communities dependent on international support.