An NGO in Uganda has long depended on U.S. government support to conduct its work in governance, human rights, and accountability. As a result of funding cuts, it is difficult for this organization to reach underserved communities and thousands of young people, who previously benefited from these initiatives, are at risk to have their voices silenced.

Date: 11/25

Region: Africa

Country: Uganda

Topic: Governance & Rights

Policy Lens: Democracy & Governance

Additional Context: Critical activities in security training, legal support, and monitoring electoral violence in high-risk districts have been defunded or cut.

This information was included in a November 2025 report, "When Aid Fades: Impacts and Pathways for the Global Democracy Ecosystem." Information for this report was gathered from quantitative data on U.S. foreign assistance cuts; quantitative and qualitative data from two surveys that focus on democracy, rights, and governance; key informant interviews; and a desk review. The full report can be found here.

Source: Global Democracy Coalition, International IDEA, International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES)