Foreign aid to Africa falls by over 25%: How women and children are bearing the brunt

Source: Breaking news from AFRICA, Maghreb and Sub-Saharan Africa - France 24By Annette YOUNG👁 3 views

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As international aid to Africa dries up, what does it mean for women and children on the ground? We report from Kenya on the impact of cuts to US-aid backed health programmes for women. Annette Young also talks to Nana Zulu from the African Women’s Development Fund on what it means for the region as a whole. Plus the bravery of Borneo’s female firefighters; as Indonesia endures its worst fire season in 11 years, these women are also facing a sexist backlash.


Author: Annette YOUNG
Source: Breaking news from AFRICA, Maghreb and Sub-Saharan Africa – France 24

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