UN agencies for food, refugees plan deep cuts as funding plummets, documents show
ReutersApr 25, 2025 9:46 AM
GENEVA, April 25 (Reuters) - The U.N. agencies for food and refugees are planning deep cuts due to unprecedented funding shortfalls, with the former set to reduce its workforce by up to 30%, affected up to 6,000 jobs.
In an internal memo sent to staff on April 24, World Food Programme (WFP) director Stephen Omollo said that the cuts were necessary due to the "unprecedented funding environment", with the 2025 donor outlook at $6.4 billion, or a 40% reduction versus last year.
"We remain concerned that the situation shows no sign of improving," he said. WFP and the U.N. refugee agency (UNHCR) did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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