USAID cuts have wreaked havoc on media and journalism. USAID funding supported radio stations in Africa. In Afghanistan, 13 radio stations reported that an average of 72 per cent of their budgets came through USAID. The report warned that rapid response funds, flexibility in existing funds and core funding support were needed. Reporters Sans Frontières (Reporters Without Borders), Deutsche Welle, BBC Media Action and International Media Support were among a consortium of media bodies that collaborated on the study.