Voices: I’ve seen what aid can do. The world is making a grave mistake with cuts – and children are paying the price
Tom Hiddleston emphasizes the critical role of international aid in supporting children affected by crises in South Sudan. He reflects on personal experiences witnessing the impact of aid, particularly in reconnecting families separated by conflict. As aid cuts loom from countries like the UK and US, he warns that children are bearing the brunt of these decisions.
- ▪Hiddleston recounts meeting a girl named Nyalim, who was reunited with her family after being separated during a conflict.
- ▪He highlights the story of a mother, Regina, and her malnourished daughter, who received life-saving treatment at an emergency feeding center.
- ▪South Sudan is currently facing significant challenges, including renewed fighting and a severe cholera outbreak affecting children.
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VoicesCommentI’ve seen what aid can do. The world is making a grave mistake with cuts – and children are paying the priceTom Hiddleston reflects on a visit to South Sudan and how it highlights the importance of international aid as it is cut by countries including the UK and US, ahead of playing in Soccer Aid – which has raised £120m for UnicefTuesday 26 May 2026 12:43 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2983591","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/tom-hiddleston-us-uk-aid-cuts-soccer-aid-b2983591.html","title":"Tom…
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