The abrupt cessation of U.S. funding has shaken the operational capacity of the aid sector in Burkina Faso. The Permanent Secretariat of Non-Governmental Organizations (SPONG) confirmed that at least 19 of their members, which provided support to nearly 710,000 people, are impacted.

Date: 7/25

Region: Africa

Country: Burkina Faso

Topic: Health, Water & Sanitation

Policy Lens: Global Health Security

Additional Context: Several NGOs have suspended operations, affecting an estimated 710,000 people. Impacted activities include drinking water supply, community health services, and psychosocial support programs.

In July 2025, Oxfam released a collection of stories on the impact of aid budget cuts entitled "Courage in Crisis." For more details, visit this link.

Source: Oxfam