US aid termination leaves Danish Refugee Council in crisis

As the US government cancels nearly all development aid, DRC Secretary General Charlotte Slente warns of catastrophic consequences for millions. The sudden loss of funding forces the Danish Refugee Council to cut 2,000 jobs and restructure their humanitarian efforts.

Secretary General of the Danish Refugee Council, Charlotte Slente (Photo: Danish Refugee Council)

Tristan Fender

Feb 28, 2025

In an official statement, Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Secretary General Charlotte Slente expressed great concern over the US government’s decisions to permanently terminate nearly all development aid contracts.“The immediate cancellation of over 10,000 contracts worldwide is a major shock, unprecedented in the humanitarian sector,” Slente stated in a press release issued on Thursday, adding “We warn […]

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