Additional Context: This testimonial was collected by the Afghan Analysts Network. According to the U.N. technician, around 30% to 40% of colleagues lost their jobs and salaries had been halved for those who remained.

Devex Researcher Note: Medical services were especially affected in Afghanistan, with the Health Cluster reporting the closure or suspension of 445 clinics, of which 235 had been run by U.N. agencies, by December 2025 as a direct result of U.S. aid cuts.

Although the source does not mention the specific U.N. body affected, this information is corroborated by various institutions. For example, the U.N. Children's Fund, or UNICEF, reported service disruptions in WASH services after the cancellation of a $40 million USAID grant. Funding cuts, in large part from the U.S., also affected about 78% of U.N. coordination capacity in the country, affecting WASH, health, and nutrition response capabilities.

Source: Afghan Analysts Network