The US pledged $2 billion in humanitarian aid to the UN. The announcement was made in Geneva by US Under Secretary Jeremy Lewin and UN emergency relief chief Tom Fletcher. Lewin warned the UN to "adapt or die." The funding prioritizes 17 countries, including Haiti, Syria, and Sudan. Afghanistan and Yemen will not receive funds.

The pledge follows significant cuts in US humanitarian funding. Further cuts are expected from other donors, like the UK and Germany. In 2022, the US contributed an estimated $17 billion to UN humanitarian work. The US alleges UN funds in Afghanistan were diverted to the Taliban.

Fletcher welcomed the $2 billion, stating it would save "millions of lives." However, the amount is significantly less than previous US contributions. The US is attaching conditions, prioritizing specific countries.

The UN faces increasing pressure to reform its operations. Major donors are demanding greater accountability and efficiency. The future of UN humanitarian funding remains uncertain.

The UN must now respond to the US demands. Negotiations between the US and UN are expected to continue. The impact on aid recipients in Afghanistan and Yemen is unclear.