As foreign aid falters, can AI step in?
29 September 2025Deployed wisely, experts say that AI has the potential to reach more people — and reshape the future of aid.
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Our food aid systems are at breaking point. Time to build a better system
30 September 2025Opinion: 16 million people will be affected by food aid cuts this year alone. This is a critical moment to reimagine our approach, focusing on local resilience, data-driven solutions, and coordinated efforts.