Additional Context: An additional 10,000 families are at risk of being cut off from cash assistance in April if no new funding enters the organization, according to the United Nations Refugee Agency, or UNHCR. As of April 2026, only 2% of the year's cash assistance requirements have been met.

Devex Researcher Note: Funds entering Egypt through the Sudanese Refugee response have dropped sharply between 2024 and 2026, from $168.9 million to $18.9 million. U.S. funding cuts make up about 55% of this decrease. As of April 2026, UNHCR notes the funding gap in Egypt is at 77%, or $103.4 million. According to the latest vulnerability assessment, 65% of refugee households in Egypt are unable to meet their basic needs without support.

Source: UNHCR