(The Article Published in Yarl Thinakural in Tamil, 02.02.2025)
Dr. Thevanayagam Thevananth
The re-election of Donald Trump as the President of the United
States in 2025 has led to significant global policy shifts. In particular, his
decisions regarding foreign aid and international development are expected to
have a substantial impact worldwide. Shortly after taking office, Trump signed
an executive order halting all U.S. foreign aid for 90 days. This decision
presents a major challenge for NGOs operating in Sri Lanka, potentially forcing
them to reduce efforts in human rights and social development. As these funding
cuts take effect, organizations will need to find new ways to sustain their
operations and ensure the continuation of essential projects. In the future,
many NGOs could disappear due to financial constraints.





