Geneva offers $11mn for NGOs hit by US aid freeze

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Geneva offers $11mn for NGOs hit by US aid freeze

GENEVA: The Geneva regional government voted Friday (Feb 14) to provide over US$11 million in emergency aid to NGOs based in the Swiss city that have been hit by US foreign aid cuts. The Geneva Grand Council passed with 60 votes in f

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The government of the Swiss canton of Geneva on Friday approved a proposal to provide more than 10 million Swiss francs (more than 10.5 million euros) in aid to NGOs based in Geneva affected by cuts in the US foreign aid program. The amount allocated should mainly cover the costs of staff salaries for the next three months, AFP reports. Geneva's decision comes after US President Donald Trump issued an executive order on the first day of his term…

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Geneva offers $11 mn for NGOs hit by US aid freeze

The Geneva regional government voted Friday to provide over $11 million in emergency aid to NGOs based in the Swiss city that have been hit by US foreign aid cuts. The Geneva Grand Council passed with 60 votes in favour and 33 opposed a proposal made Wednesday by the cantonal parliament to unlock 10 million Swiss francs ($11.1 million) to help affected NGOs cover mainly salaries for the next three months. The decision comes after US President Do…

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An emergency measure to preserve employment and limit the impact of the crisisThe Grand Council of Geneva voted this Friday for financial support of 10 million francs for the international Geneva NGOs, weakened by the cuts in US aid.A measure limited to three months, which aims in particular to cover part of their wage burden.Presented on Wednesday by the Council of State, this support was voted on as a matter of urgency by the Grand Council by …

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On Friday, the Grand Council of Geneva voted a financial support of 10 million francs for the international Geneva NGOs weakened by the cuts in US aid. This measure, limited to three months, aims to cover part of their wage burden.