An Ethiopian peacebuilding activist said of the U.S cuts to foreign assistance: “The termination of the partnership cooperation has had a significant impact on our local peacebuilding efforts. This clearly contributes to the rise of autocratic regimes in our African regions. The civic space is rapidly shrinking and is increasingly being targeted by state entities.”

Date: 9/25

Region: Global

Country: Global

Topic: Peacebuilding & Stabilization

Policy Lens: Security & Resilience

Entry Type: Field Observation

Additional Context: In July 2025, Humanity United conducted an online survey to better understand the perspectives of peacebuilders in light of major shifts in U.S. foreign assistance. Ninety-seven respondents completed the survey from 32 countries representing local peacebuilding organizations, international NGOs, community-based organizations, and activists.

This quote is attributed to an anonymous peacebuilding activist in Ethiopia.

Source: Humanity United