Over the last ~36 months, global humanitarian and development aid have experienced what appears to be a structural turning point — not just a temporary wobble. According to a selection of the latest data: The ALNAP Global Humanitarian Assistance (GHA) report shows total international humanitarian assistance dropped by almost US $5 billion in 2024  — the largest single-year decline on record. Projections suggest that public donor funding could have fallen by 34–45% in 2025 co