Deep cuts to humanitarian aid in 2025 have forced refugees to adapt to new situations. Refugees must find ways to respond to these changes, which affect their livelihoods and future hopes. A report examines the adaptive practices of South Sudanese refugees, comparing their experiences in two neighboring countries.

The report provides insight into how different conditions influence adaptation possibilities. It notes that policy, geography, and social relations play a significant role in shaping these possibilities. Refugees are responding to the disappearance of support in different ways, including choosing to stay in camps.

Further details on refugee adaptations and responses to reduced humanitarian aid are available from the source report, which explores the complexities of refugee life in changing circumstances.