Additional Context: This NGO empowers vulnerable communities — especially indigenous women and youth — through media and advocacy on natural resources, environmental, governance, and social rights. An example of training that was cut was a biannual "Advanced News Writing and Mobile Journalism Training," which had been deployed in 15 communities.

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)