In brief
Last week, the Trump administration made waves by terminating thousands of foreign aid contracts, claiming many were not aligned with U.S. interests. This raised eyebrows as affected programs have now been asked to fill out questionnaires detailing their impact and value—an unexpected move for many organizations that have already shut down operations due to lack of funding.
While the "Foreign Assistance Review" survey aims to gather crucial information, the timing is tough for aid groups as they scramble to respond while functioning on empty. The upheaval initiated with a freeze on aid funds in January, causing chaos among organizations that provide essential services worldwide. Despite some projects being told they would be restored, most remain in limbo with funds still frozen.
