US Pledges Over $200 Million in Aid to Red Cross Agencies

Key facts

• The U.S. will provide over $200 million in aid to the ICRC and IFRC.
• The assistance includes nearly $133 million for the ICRC and $70 million for the IFRC.
• The funding aims to support rapid disaster response and access to people in conflict settings.
• The U.S. Department of State highlighted the efficiency of providing aid through established organizations.
• The U.S. continues to call on other governments and the private sector to contribute to humanitarian aid.

The United States has pledged over $200 million in humanitarian and disaster assistance to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). The contribution includes nearly $133 million for the ICRC's 2026 Global Appeal and $70 million for the IFRC.

The State Department stated that this flexible assistance allows organizations to address ongoing crises and respond to new disasters efficiently, leveraging their existing global networks and volunteer base. The funding is designed to support rapid responses to disasters and provide unparalleled access to populations in conflict settings.

While the U.S. under President Donald Trump has emphasized a focus on "hyper-prioritised life-saving humanitarian assistance" and has cut back donations to some aid groups, it remains a significant global donor. The U.S. previously pledged $1.8 billion to the United Nations in May and continues to advocate for a more efficient and impact-driven model of humanitarian aid, urging other governments and the private sector to contribute.