Marcia Wong
Marcia Wong is a former deputy head of the U.S. Agency for International Development’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA), where she played a crucial role in overseeing the Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DARTs), which are responsible for providing rapid humanitarian aid in response to global crises. Wong has expressed concerns about the impact of the Trump administration's budget cuts and restructuring plans on the effectiveness of U.S. disaster response efforts, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the DART system as a vital tool for saving lives and addressing emergencies worldwide.
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Former senior USAID official Marcia Wong confirmed the layoffs of USAID staff in Myanmar.
US aid cuts leave quake-hit Myanmar ‘abandoned,’ humanitarian experts say
United States· 2025-04-11
Marcia Wong, a former senior employee of USAID, expressed concern about the demoralizing news of impending layoffs for the team working hard to deliver humanitarian aid.
Myanmar: Zahl der Toten nach dem Erdbeben steigt - Politik
Germany· 2025-04-08
The article references Marcia Wong, a former senior official at USAID.
國際 - 20250407 - 每日明報
Hong Kong· 2025-04-07
Marcia Wong, a former official at USAID, reported that at least three American aid workers were informed of their impending dismissal while on a humanitarian mission in Myanmar.
US-Hilfskräfte während Einsatzes für Erdbebenopfer in Myanmar entlassen - Myanmar
Austria· 2025-04-05Marcia Wong, a former official of the USAID, revealed the dismissal of three humanitarian workers while they were providing assistance in Myanmar.
Equipa da USAID despedida enquanto prestava assistência humanitária na Birmânia | Birmânia
Portugal· 2025-04-05Marcia Wong, a former official at the U.S. Agency for International Development, commented on the demoralizing termination of aid workers in Myanmar.
USAID team fired while in Myanmar earthquake zone, ex-official says
Guyana· 2025-04-05Marcia Wong, a former official at USAID, reported on the impending layoffs of American aid workers in Myanmar.
US-Hilfskräfte während Einsatzes für Erdbebenopfer in Myanmar entlassen - MyanmarAustria· 2025-04-05Marcia Wong, a former official at the US Agency for International Development (USAID), told Reuters about the layoffs of US aid workers in Myanmar.
Myanmar quake death toll at 3,354 as junta leader returns from summit - World
Pakistan· 2025-04-05
Marcia Wong expressed sadness over the cuts affecting Indigenous community projects, which were seen as too 'woke'.
‘Is it “woke” to care about the environment?’: how Trump’s cuts are dismantling global conservation work | Wildlife
United Kingdom· 2025-04-01
Former official Marcia Wong stated that these USAID experts are on the ground and are the first to be deployed to help stabilize and provide assistance.
USAID zatvara 1.600 radnih mjesta u SAD
Bosnia and Herzegovina· 2025-02-24
Marcia Wong is a former USAID official who expressed concerns about the impact of job cuts on crisis response.
Trump com luz verde para eliminar dois mil postos de trabalho da USAID nos EUA | EUAPortugal· 2025-02-24
Marcia Wong, one of the former officials, expressed concern over the cuts to USAid's expertise and crisis response capacity.
Trump administration cuts 1,600 USAid jobs with others placed on administrative leave – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-02-24Marcia Wong criticized the administration and Secretary Rubio for cutting into the expertise of USAid.
Trump administration eliminating 2,000 USAid positions in US, notice says | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-24
Marcia Wong, former deputy head of USAID’s bureau for humanitarian assistance, criticized the new administration for cutting into the muscle of a unique civilian capacity.
U.S. disaster response teams unable to deploy after USAID shutdown, sources say
Canada· 2025-02-14