Funding cuts and reproductive healthcare

The Effects of ODA Cuts on Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: November 2025 Update

The dismantling of USAID, the world’s previously largest funder of health and family planning, alongside other cuts to foreign aid throughout 2025 continue to cause chaos and confusion across health systems, forcing many programs to close, and leaving gaps in services, with a devastating impact on access.

In this briefing, we share what we’re seeing in our 36 country programs, and how it’s affecting women and girls.

86% of MSI country programs have reported significant to very significant impact on their national health system and SRHR access.

IMPACT STORIES

Real people, real stories, real solutions.

Meet a Big Sister changing lives 
Girls' Education

Meet a Big Sister changing lives 

Teen girls have a lot of questions about sex and sexual ... Read More

Expanding access through advocacy
Reports

Expanding access through advocacy

In 2025, MSI country programs led advocacy efforts that contributed to ... Read More

Built to Endure
US Politics

Built to Endure

Why MSI’s Model Thrives Even in Hostile Political Environments  Politicians have always weaponized reproductive healthcare. But, the intensity, ... Read More

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