UN cuts its aid appeal for 2026 despite soaring need
Published on: Dec. 8, 2025, 10:39 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
The UN has launched a $23 billion aid appeal, significantly less than hoped, due to a sharp decline in donor funding. This reduction forces aid agencies to prioritize only the most desperate, leaving tens of millions without essential help amidst escalating global humanitarian crises. The UN aid chief highlighted the dire situation, stating agencies are overstretched, underfunded, and under attack.
