An organization working on inclusive development lost 90% of its budget from U.S. aid cuts. While payouts were pending, the organization relied on an emergency GoFundMe in order to pay staff for work already completed.
Date: 1/26
Region: Global
Country: Global
Topic: Gender Equality & Inclusion, Economy & Livelihoods
Policy Lens: Economic & Trade Interests
Entry Type: Operational Impact
Additional Context: According to Inclusive Development Partners, or IDP, payments for work legally completed in late 2024 and early 2025 were frozen, placing staff livelihoods at risk and threatening the organization’s survival. Through a GoFundMe campaign and community support, IDP was able to make payroll and continue its operations at a reduced scale.
Source: IDP