Traditional funding mechanisms are experiencing significant cutbacks, particularly in the wake of the Trump administration's decision to cease emergency aid to 14 low-income countries, including Afghanistan, Syria, and Yemen. This critical program, valued at approximately $1.3 billion, saw a substantial reduction in foreign assistance, impacting vital humanitarian efforts and development initiatives in these vulnerable regions. These policy shifts underscore a broader trend of declining international aid, necessitating a strategic reassessment of global development funding and humanitarian response frameworks.