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The United Nations (UN) has released $110 million in emergency aid to support vulnerable populations affected by climate shocks in Zambia and seven other countries.
The funding comes amid global donor cuts that have severely impacted humanitarian assistance.
The aid will be directed to Afghanistan, the Central African Republic, Honduras, Mauritania, Niger, Somalia, Venezuela, and Zambia, targeting urgent relief efforts.
UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Tom Fletcher, said in a statement on X that more than 300 million people worldwide are in dire need of assistance.
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However, funding levels continue to decline, with this year’s allocations expected to reach a record low.
“Brutal funding cuts don’t mean that humanitarian needs disappear; today’s emergency fund allocation channels resources swiftly to where they’re needed most,” Fletcher stated.
The United States, the UN’s largest humanitarian donor, has significantly reduced its foreign aid spending, though court rulings have restored some relief funds.
Part of the $110 million will be allocated to life-saving initiatives aimed at protecting vulnerable communities from climate shocks.
Meanwhile, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that funding shortages are severely limiting efforts to reach millions of children in urgent need of support.
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