By Own Correspondent

THOUSANDS of workers employed at Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) which were receiving funding from the USAID are set to suffer from job cuts following the aid freeze by the President Donald Trump administration.

The directive comes in the wake of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to cut aid, leading to the freezing of contracts, immobilisation of resources, and suspension of field activities across the country, region, and globally.

The impact of the funding freeze has been devastating, leaving many organisations and individuals in limbo. Vehicles are being parked, operations have come to a halt, and uncertainty looms over the future of thousands of workers, dependent on these programmes.

Amidst the turmoil, concerns have been raised about how the developments are being communicated within affected organisations. While news of the crisis circulates through public channels, social media, and news sites, misinformation and a lack of empathy in some messaging have exacerbated the distress.

“In this harrowing and uncertain time, my thoughts are with those impacted,” said a concerned stakeholder. “The way these messages are relayed matters. Accurate, responsible, and empathetic communication is crucial in such a crisis. This is about people’s jobs, livelihoods, and ultimately, entire communities.”

Leaders within the NGO sector are facing the difficult task of informing teams about job losses and programme suspensions. Some have turned to WhatsApp messages and social media to share updates, though not all communications have been handled with the sensitivity required during such difficult times.

Thousands are set to lose their jobs in a development which will worsen the country’s joblessness crisis.