An organization providing emergency protection services for journalists seeking safety was forced to close nine safe houses in Thailand.

Date: 4/26

Region: East Asia & Pacific

Country: Thailand

Topic: Governance & Rights

Policy Lens: Democracy & Governance

Entry Type: Operational Impact

Additional Context: This information was collected as part of The Aid Report’s original reporting, "In exile and at risk, journalists navigate life after U.S. funding cuts.”

The Manushya Foundation, which runs a network of safe houses in Thailand, lost $560,000 in 2025 from U.S. aid cuts. According to the executive director, these cuts have hindered the organization's ability to meet the rising demand for emergency protection support of journalists in the region. In the year since, other donors, human rights organizations, and foundations have stepped in to cover part of the shortfall, but not all of it.

Source: Devex