Fatma Tanis
NPR Global Health and Development Correspondent who reports on international aid, public health and development issues; conducted on-the-ground reporting in Uganda about the effects of USAID cuts and China’s expanding aid role.
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Dec 26, 2025 • 11min
U.S. foreign aid changed in 2025 – and it was felt around the world
Fatma Tanis, an NPR global health correspondent, and Gabrielle Emanuel, also from NPR, explore drastic changes in U.S. foreign aid initiated in 2025. They highlight global reactions and the immediate impacts, including the closure of health clinics and loss of essential treatments. The duo discusses how aid cuts have heightened child mortality rates and reshaped international perceptions of the U.S. They also reveal how countries like Zambia have stepped in to provide critical care, showcasing resilience amid challenges.
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Apr 4, 2026 • 10min
Reporting on China's move to provide global aid as U.S. pulls out
Fatma Tanis, NPR Global Health and Development Correspondent who reported from Uganda, describes on-the-ground effects of U.S. aid cuts and China’s expanding role. She contrasts visible U.S. legacies with new Chinese small-scale projects. The conversation explores shifting motives behind aid and surprising local economic ripple effects.
Dec 16, 2025 • 9min
Innovating Ways to Address Poverty in Uganda
In this enlightening discussion, NPR reporter Fatma Tanis shares her firsthand experiences in southwest Uganda, highlighting the transformative effects of cash grants and coaching on local families. Joining her is Dean Carlin, an economist who innovated a block grant model that pools resources for community banking. They delve into the challenges faced, including unexpected low borrowing due to market changes and fear of losing essential savings, and the strategies being implemented to enhance program access, like mobile money. A captivating exploration of meaningful poverty alleviation!
