Tens of millions of people fail to get humanitarian aid as global system crumbles
Summary
A new report shows that the global humanitarian aid system is breaking down due to large funding cuts and increased political pressures. As a result, millions fewer people received help in 2025, especially vulnerable groups, while governments sometimes endangered civilians and aid workers.Key Facts
- Aid funding dropped by 30% from 2022 to 2025, falling from $47.5 billion to $33.3 billion.
- USAID reduced its aid by 55% in 2025, with many other major donors also cutting contributions.
- 64 million fewer people received humanitarian aid in 2025 compared to earlier years.
- The amount of aid per person fell from $178 in 2021 to $90 in 2025, though actual needs rose to $255 per person.
- Governments were responsible for 64% of attacks on healthcare workers and caused violence affecting aid workers.
- Local aid groups and diaspora networks often led relief efforts but faced poor coordination and funding cuts.
- Vulnerable groups like women, children, elderly, and displaced people were hit hardest by reduced aid.
- In Yemen, aid cuts worsened nutrition and disease outbreaks, impacting families in multiple ways.
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