UN food, refugee agencies warn of huge cuts after funding losses

World Food Program and other UN aid agencies slash jobs amid US funding cuts, officials say

The World Food Program and the United Nations refugee agency will slash jobs because of funding cuts, mainly from the United States, officials told The Associated Press on Tuesday, warning the reductions will severely affect aid programs worldwide.The WFP, also a United Nations organization, is expected to cut up to 30% of its staff. The head of the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees said it would downsize its headquarters and regional offices …

UN aid organisations have to make significant savings because of the cuts in US funding.

UN food, refugee agencies warn of huge cuts after funding losses

The UN's food and refugee agencies have warned of dire cuts to their services as funding plummets, especially from key donor the United States under President Donald Trump.

World Food Programme to reduce food support in Sudan due to funding cuts

The World Food Programme  warned on Friday it is facing a funding shortfall that could affect its ability to support people facing acute food shortages in Sudan within weeks as donor states reduce humanitarian funding.

YWCA Tulsa talks millions being slashed from federal funding

Of the 20,000 nonprofits registered in Oklahoma, the YWCA in east Tulsa serves newcomers to the United States.These individuals are getting help with housing and getting jobs to build a safe life.Carlie Sturgeon is the YWCA Senior Director of Immigrant and Refugee Services. She oversees helping refugees and immigrants of all ages. Shes been in this role for almost seven years.Sturgeon said shes experiencing unprecedented times. Due to the new fe…

UN Food Programme To Slash Quarter Of Staff As Funding Falls

The UN World Food Programme will cut staff by 25 to 30 percent as funding for the global aid agency plummets, according to an internal email seen Monday by AFP.