Refugee Rations Cut as Global Donor Funding Shrinks

Aid agencies reduce food supplies as financial support declines

Nairobi/Kampala

Refugees across the region are experiencing reduced food rations as humanitarian agencies struggle to cope with declining global funding. Many camps are reporting smaller meal portions and less frequent food distributions as budgets tighten and the number of people needing assistance continues to grow.

The cuts are affecting vulnerable groups, including children, elderly people and expectant mothers. Overcrowded settlements are seeing rising stress levels, as families are forced to choose between food, education and basic healthcare. In some areas, refugees are turning to informal labor and risky coping strategies to survive.

Why It Matters

Food ration cuts increase the risk of malnutrition, disease and instability. For displaced populations who rely almost entirely on aid, reduced support threatens both survival and dignity.

What to Watch

Future donor pledges, emergency appeals and health indicators in refugee settlements will signal whether the situation will improve or deteriorate.