A leading international disability and mine action NGO had to lay off six staff members in the U.S. and around 500 staff globally, in large part due to U.S. aid cuts.

Date: 5/26

Region: Global

Country: Global

Topic: Gender Equality & Inclusion, Economy & Livelihoods

Policy Lens: Economic & Trade Interests

Entry Type: Operational Impact

Additional Context: Humanity & Inclusion, or HI, had 20 of its 32 U.S.-funded projects, with a total value of $48 million, terminated in early 2025. Two additional programs were terminated over the course of the year, while others concluded without the opportunity for follow-on awards. As of May 2026, only three U.S.-funded projects remain active in their portfolio. Although most staffing cuts followed the sudden termination of USAID and State Department grants — which ended mobile clinics, prosthetics fitting and delivery, rehabilitation services, livelihoods activities, and mental health and psychosocial support worldwide — EU donor cuts may compound these losses further in 2026.

Source: Humanity & Inclusion