Impact of aid cuts on people affected by crises

Keeping quality and accountability at the heart of response

Messaging with communities

CHS Alliance has been working with ICVA to suggest some messaging for organisations to keep people and communities affected by the US funding suspension informed about the evolving situation.

Download the messaging: Collective messaging on suspensions and stoppages of humanitarian assistance.

The Board of CHS Alliance’s response to USAID cuts

The Board calls that we ensure communities can exercise rights and participate in decisions, and access support that is timely, effective, does no harm, is co-ordinated and complementary.   

• Unwavering solidarity: Defending people’s rights and dignity in this time of crisis | CHS Alliance 

Leaders from across the sector, including CHS Alliance’s Tanya Wood, also issued a statement in their personal capacity:

• The Humanitarian Imperative Must Come First

Impact on Q&A: resources

• ICVA’s resources include advice on the 90 day suspension of USAID funding: ICVA 90-day suspension resources  
• Ground Truth Solutions has run an impact analysis on the USAID funds suspension: Ground Truth Solutions impact analysis
• Loop’s Keeping people safe service.
• H2H network on Impact of US Foreign Aid Freeze on Critical Humanitarian Tools and Services
• NEAR Network on USG Funding Freeze
• Bond’s guidelines on Closing programs whilst keeping people safe

A message from Tanya Wood, our ED

“The past months have been brutal for the sector, and we know the implications are far-reaching, with countless people unable to access the support and protection they rely on and no organisations left untouched. This is a stressful time, and we stand with you in the difficult conversations and decisions being made.  

We know that at this time, keeping the needs of the communities at the forefront by maintaining CHS commitments, must continue to guide us to ensure limited resources are used effectively. I strongly believe that we must stand by our commitments and not allow these strains to undo the huge progress we have made in accountability and meaningful engagement with affected communities.  

We are here to support you with practical information, tips, guides and an open channel for communication. Please reach out to us, and to share your thoughts with the wider community.” 

Tracking the cuts: useful resources

• • Devex is providing a rolling update on aid cuts: Scoop: USAID asks partners for information on recently cut awards | Devex 
  • Humentum’s survey results on the impact of the global aid freeze Global Aid Freeze Tracker – Impacts of the United States Government’s Stop Work Orders 
  • Humentum’s Guide: Navigating the USG Funding Pause for Foreign Assistance Programs 
  • Bond issued a joint letter of 138 agencies regarding UK cuts Move to cut UK aid will “destroy Labour’s legacy on international development” say NGO leaders in letter to PM and Treasury – World | ReliefWeb 

CHS Alliance support

CHS e-learnings

Here is a list of self-learning resources available, on the CHS as well as PSEAH and SEAH Investigation CHS & PSEAH elearnings offer | CHS Alliance 

Good practice examples

Please send us examples of how you are putting people at the centre of response during this difficult time. We will regularly share these examples across the network to encourage and inspire each other. Email Rosa on rargent@chsalliance.org.

Help from the wider community

Are you interested in sharing experiences with other colleagues? At our regular AAP COP sessions we will be regularly discussing and learning from each other.

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Questions or concerns 

Please do not hesitate to contact us with questions or concerns on the CHS commitments, and maintaining an accountable, person-centred approach.  Email chs@chsalliance.org.