
Nicholas Kristof: Gratuitous Cruelty
The Bulwark Podcast
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The Human Cost of Funding Cuts
This chapter discusses the devastating effects of USAID funding cuts on vulnerable populations in South Sudan and West Africa. Through personal accounts, it highlights tragic incidents such as the deaths of children due to lack of medical treatment and the struggles of communities facing systemic neglect. The narrative critiques the inefficiencies of humanitarian aid systems and emphasizes the urgent need for reform to ensure essential resources reach those in need.
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