A recent survey reveals that the U.S. aid freeze, triggered by political decisions, has severely impacted vital health programs, with emergency food and essential medical supplies remaining stuck due to a lack of funding. In regions like Ethiopia and Nicaragua, local humanitarian organizations report devastating effects, leading to increased child malnutrition and disrupted health services. The European Union has indicated that it cannot fill the funding gap left by the U.S., despite rising need for aid in Africa and Central America. This freeze has left millions of internally displaced persons and vulnerable populations without support, highlighting the fragility of the global aid system and raising concerns about the long-term consequences of cutting international assistance.