--- title: "The Changing Aid Landscape: Voices from Impacted Communities" description: Explore powerful stories from our nonprofit partners who are adapting and responding in real-time to the crisis affecting their communities. image: https://hs.globalgiving.org/hubfs/Branding%20Assets/globalgiving_preview.jpeg --- [![GlobalGiving logo. Links to globalgiving.org.](https://hs.globalgiving.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Branding%20Assets/GG2019_Logo_horizontal_4color.png?width=246&height=49&name=GG2019_Logo_horizontal_4color.png "GlobalGiving logo. Links to globalgiving.org.")](https://www.globalgiving.org/) --- # Meet The Frontline Leaders Thank you for joining our urgent conversation on the changing nature of global aid. Below, explore the powerful stories from our nonprofit partners who are adapting and responding in real-time to the crisis affecting their communities. Your support is essential in ensuring their continued impact. # Ahmed Alqadhi [Support Yemeni Society Organization for Development SYS](https://www.globalgiving.org/donate/72713/support-yemeni-society-organization-for-development-sys/?rf=hubspot)   When SYS lost critical funding, essential programs—including food assistance for girls in rural Yemen—were forced to pause. Ahmed is working to restore support for the communities who are facing immense challenges and need support. [LEARN MORE](https://www.globalgiving.org/donate/72713/support-yemeni-society-organization-for-development-sys/?rf=hubspot) ![Artboard 80-1](https://hs.globalgiving.org/hubfs/Artboard%2080-1.png "Artboard 80-1") # Real Raymond [Mbarara Rise Foundation](https://www.globalgiving.org/donate/44721/mbarara-rise-foundation/?rf=hubspot) After Mbarara Rise Foundation lost critical funding, five HIV treatment centers for LGBTQ+ Ugandans were forced to close. With support from GlobalGiving's Community Aid Fund, Real and his team were able to reopen two clinics—offering hope to a community too often left behind. [LEARN MORE](https://www.globalgiving.org/donate/44721/mbarara-rise-foundation/?rf=hubspot) ![Real Raymond](https://hs.globalgiving.org/hubfs/Real%20Raymond.png "Real Raymond") # Michael Vincent Mercado [Center for Disaster Preparedness Foundation](https://www.globalgiving.org/donate/97197/centre-for-disaster-preparedness-foundation-inc/?rf=hubspot) When a major project was paused, Michael faced difficult disruptions to community programs. Even with critical funding lost, he continues to support disaster-affected communities in the Philippines. [LEARN MORE](https://www.globalgiving.org/donate/97197/centre-for-disaster-preparedness-foundation-inc/?rf=hubspot) ![Artboard 80-2](https://hs.globalgiving.org/hubfs/Artboard%2080-2.png "Artboard 80-2") # Support Communities Facing Deep Aid Cuts As traditional aid systems falter, local leaders are stepping up. Join us in ensuring these critical community-led efforts can continue through GlobalGiving's [Community Aid Fund](https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/globalgiving-community-aid-fund/?rf=hubspot). [SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY AID FUND](https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/globalgiving-community-aid-fund/?rf=hubspot) ![](https://hs.globalgiving.org/hubfs/Asset%20174.png) Have questions or interested in connecting further? Reach out directly to our featured partners above or contact Brookes Pennell at bpennell@globalgiving.org [![gg_horizontal_white_400](https://hs.globalgiving.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20images/gg_horizontal_white_400.png?width=200&height=29&name=gg_horizontal_white_400.png "gg_horizontal_white_400")](https://www.globalgiving.org/) © Copyright 2026 GlobalGiving, a 501(c)(3) organization (EIN: 30‑0108263; UK Charity #1122823) 1 Thomas Circle NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20005, USA Office 605, Albert House, 256-260 Old St, London, EC1V 9DD Questions? [Contact Us](https://www.globalgiving.org/aboutus/contact/) [View our Privacy Policy](https://www.globalgiving.org/aboutus/privacy/)