US funding Freeze: VOICE members Statements

The recent freeze on U.S. humanitarian funding has raised serious concerns about the impact on crisis-affected communities worldwide. With the U.S. contributing approximately 42% of global humanitarian aid in 2024, this sudden suspension threatens essential programs, from emergency relief to long-term development efforts. 

Please see below VOICE members statements  showing the implications this has on communities in need:

FCA: https://www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi/en/latest-news/news/us-foreign-aid-freeze-puts-fca-projects-on-hold-in-uganda-and-kenya/ 

HIAS: https://hias.org/statements/hias-statement-response-stop-work-orders-state-department-and-other-federal-agencies/

People in Need: US suspension of aid is gambling with lives. The support of private donors is crucial now

Oxfam : Dismantling USAID would have deadly consequences for millions

NRC: NRC forced to suspend essential aid for 100,000s 

Caritas: Closure of USAID Foreign Aid Will kill millions

Danish Refugee Council: Humanitarian aid for over 2 million people at risk as Danish Refugee Council faces suspension of U.S. funding 

Act Alliance : ACT General Secretary statement of concern over US administration policies’ impacts on humanitarian aid