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2025 has seen a number of devastating aid and development funding cuts globally. Global health, extreme poverty, and humanitarian programs are at risk. A number of organisations have responded with emergency appeals or response funds, including Unlock Aid's Foreign Aid Bridge Fund and the GlobalGiving Community Aid Fund. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gQN4Y6KP The Life You Can Save and Founders Pledge have also launched the Rapid Response Fund. So far, the Rapid Response Fund has raised over $3 million, and granted $1.3 million, to support global health and humanitarian programs hit by USAID cuts. Here is the impact so far: ● $100,000 to The International Rescue Committee for malnutrition treatment in Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, and Chad. ● $50,000 to Iodine Global Network to fill UNICEF gaps in Madagascar and monitor iodine deficiency. ● $300,000 to GOAL 3’s IMPALA Project for vital signs monitors in Malawi hospitals. ● $250,000 to Sanku for fortified flour in rural communities. ● $300,000 to Catholic Relief Services for antimalarial meds to 40,000+ kids. ● $300,000 to Population Services International for 240 health workers aiding 96,000 in Angola. Donate to the Rapid Response Fund or learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dWZ_cWqt Watch The Life You Can Save's recent webinar on the Rapid Response Fund in action: https://lnkd.in/gTNvnr9s #urgent #humanitarian #funding #philanthropy #USAID #fundingfreeze Louise Pfeiffer
These unprecedented systemic challenges create critical humanitarian funding gaps worldwide. While the situation is dire, I see meaningful opportunities emerging in international development through fundraising and philanthropy. At The Life You Can Save, I’m proud to be part of our Rapid Response Fund initiative - quickly mobilising resources when traditional funding fails. We’re stepping in where cuts threaten proven, life-saving programs like Sanku ‘s flour fortification work in Ethiopia. This responsive approach ensures vulnerable communities aren’t abandoned when they need support most.
Thank you for highlighting the critical work being done through the Rapid Response Fund. We're proud to collaborate with Founders Pledge to address the devastating global health and humanitarian funding cuts. The $1.3 million granted so far has already made a meaningful difference to vulnerable communities affected by the cuts. We welcome others in our network to learn more about these efforts and consider supporting this urgent response to ensure essential services can continue despite funding challenges.