The Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition (THRDC) has released new report highlighting the serious consequences of the U.S. funding suspension announced on January 20, 2025. The study, conducted between January and June 2025 through an online survey of more than 200 CSOs, interviews, focus group discussions, and desk review, examined how the halt in support affects Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Tanzania.

CSOs in Tanzania contribute an estimated TZS 2.64 trillion annually to national development. The survey shows that 85% of CSOs depend heavily on foreign donors, particularly US aid. The sudden aid suspension has exposed this dependency and created widespread financial and operational challenges.

Key impacts include severe disruptions in service delivery, especially in health, legal aid, and education. Over 40% of CSOs have suspended or terminated staff due to budget cuts of up to 90%. Major programs such as PEPFAR’s HIV/AIDS services, agricultural initiatives under Feed the Future, and civic engagement programs like Tushiriki Pamoja have stalled. Vulnerable groups, including women, youth, and people living with HIV, are already experiencing reduced access to life-saving services. There are also signs of increased gender-based violence, human trafficking, school dropout, and early marriages in affected regions in Tanzania. Read more.....https://www.thrdc.or.tz/PressReleasefiles//Press%20Release%20for%20Dissemination%20of%20US%20Aid%20Suspension%20report.pdf