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USAID budget cuts have led to job losses among aid workers in Nepal, forcing some to turn to sex work for survival.

International RelationsSocial IssuesEconomicsJul 23, 2026score 0.792 posts · 0 replies across 2 instances
Aid workers in Nepal are turning to sex work to survive after USAID budget cuts left them jobless. This situation highlights the impact of funding reductions on vulnerable populations and raises concerns about the consequences of foreign aid cuts.

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USAID budget cuts have led to job losses among aid workers in Nepal, forcing some to turn to sex work for survival.
Parent: International AidEntity: USAIDImpact: negativeDate: Jul 23, 2026Target: USAID budget cuts

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Sex work or starve: Aid workers in Nepal left jobless by USAID cuts turn to sex work to survive https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/sex-work-or-starve-aid-workers-in-nepal-left-jobless-by-usaid-cuts-turn-to-sex-work-to-survive/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Seattle News @seattle-news-TheSeattleTimes
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Sex work or starve: Aid workers in Nepal left jobless by USAID cuts turn to sex work to survive https://apnews.com/article/usaid-nepal-sex-workers-trump-budget-cuts-d8ea21ca4d43f1598ea54499123d46e0?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Asia @asia-AssociatedPress
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Sex work or starve: Aid workers in Nepal left jobless by USAID cuts turn to sex work to survive https://apnews.com/article/usaid-nepal-sex-workers-trump-budget-cuts-d8ea21ca4d43f1598ea54499123d46e0 #transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
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