They were promised a lifeline to 'graduate' from poverty. Then it was taken away
- Posted on November 2, 2025
- By NPR
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They were promised a lifeline to 'graduate' from poverty. Then it was taken away

Thousands of South Sudanese refugees and impoverished locals in Uganda saw a brighter future with a new USAID-funded project. They'd get $205 and coaching to build a business. Then came the cuts.