US Funding Cuts Leave Water Projects Half-Finished, Placing Millions at Risk
The Trump administration's decision to slash nearly all US foreign aid has left dozens of water and sanitation projects unfinished, posing new hazards for millions worldwide.
The Trump administration’s decision to drastically cut US foreign aid has led to the abandonment of numerous water and sanitation projects globally.
Reuters identified 21 unfinished projects in 16 countries, with many having never been reported on before.
The funding cuts have left these projects half-finished, putting millions at risk who were promised clean drinking water and reliable sanitation facilities by the United States.
Water towers intended for schools and health clinics in Mali, construction halted on over 100 drinking water systems in Nepal, and a solar power project to improve regional services in Lebanon are among those affected.
The cuts have also increased vulnerability to flooding in areas like Taita Taveta County in Kenya.
Additionally, the cessation of funding for life-saving food and medical aid through USAID has thrown humanitarian efforts into turmoil, potentially leading to an additional 14 million deaths by 2030 according to research published in The Lancet.
While some projects have been restarted due to diplomatic efforts, the overall impact of these cuts on global health, stability, and human dignity remains significant.
Reuters identified 21 unfinished projects in 16 countries, with many having never been reported on before.
The funding cuts have left these projects half-finished, putting millions at risk who were promised clean drinking water and reliable sanitation facilities by the United States.
Water towers intended for schools and health clinics in Mali, construction halted on over 100 drinking water systems in Nepal, and a solar power project to improve regional services in Lebanon are among those affected.
The cuts have also increased vulnerability to flooding in areas like Taita Taveta County in Kenya.
Additionally, the cessation of funding for life-saving food and medical aid through USAID has thrown humanitarian efforts into turmoil, potentially leading to an additional 14 million deaths by 2030 according to research published in The Lancet.
While some projects have been restarted due to diplomatic efforts, the overall impact of these cuts on global health, stability, and human dignity remains significant.
