Catholic Relief Services facing massive cuts due to reductions in U.S. foreign assistance

SOURCE www.ncronline.org
Catholic Relief Services is facing massive cuts of up to 50% due to reductions in U.S. foreign assistance ordered by the Trump administration. Layoffs have already begun, impacting all divisions and departments of CRS. The cuts are expected to have devastating effects on the organization's ability to provide humanitarian aid worldwide.

Key Points

  • CRS faces cuts of up to 50% due to reductions in USAID funding
  • Layoffs have already begun and programs funded by USAID are being shut down
  • The cuts will impact all divisions and departments of CRS

Pros

  • CRS reaches over 200 million people in 121 countries with humanitarian aid
  • The organization provides a wide range of services including water and sanitation, education, agriculture, health, and emergency assistance

Cons

  • Massive cuts could lead to layoffs and program shutdowns, impacting the ability to provide aid to those in need
  • Reductions in U.S. foreign assistance could have devastating effects on the poorest of the poor worldwide