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Report: U.N. Faces Record Aid Shortfall to Address Humanitarian Crises

HeadlineAug 24, 2022

The New York Times reports the United Nations is facing a record aid shortfall to address growing humanitarian crises around the world. While the U.N. appeals for money for Ukraine have exceeded requests, other appeals have fallen far short. According to the Times, U.N. appeals are only 11% funded for Haiti, 12% for El Salvador, 14% for Burundi and 17% for Burma.

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