Due to U.S. aid cuts, at least 2,000 staff positions on development projects in Lebanon were terminated. At the time of the funding freeze, 22% of all funding to NGOs in the country came from the U.S. government.

Date: 8/25

Region: Middle East & North Africa

Country: Lebanon

Topic: Economy & Livelihoods

Policy Lens: Economic & Trade Interests

Entry Type: Operational Impact

Additional Context: According to EU SEE, USAID spent approximately $123 million in Lebanon since 2023 and provided over $1.3 billion through aid programs covering agriculture, education, and water sectors. In response to the cuts, domestic solidarity networks have attempted to fill humanitarian gaps, and have worked to leverage new political openings after the January 2025 election.

Source: EU SEE