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USAID Pause Christian Aid Groups Face Life-Threatening Choices

The Trump administration's freeze on foreign aid has far-reaching consequences, leaving faith-based organizations struggling to maintain their lifesaving programs. In this blog post, we will explore the devastating impact of the USAID pause on Christian aid groups and the difficult choices they are forced to make.

A Warehouse in Haiti Seeds Unavailable

In a warehouse in Haiti, nearly four metric tons of seeds cannot be distributed due to the USAID pause. As the planting season approaches, the best opportunity for these seeds to produce emergency food has passed. This is just one example of the devastating consequences of the USAID pause.

A Program Halted Severely Malnourished Children in South Sudan

Across the world in South Sudan, a program treating severely malnourished children under age 5 has halted due to funding shortages. This program was led by World Relief, an evangelical organization that is now facing severe funding challenges and forced to make difficult decisions about which lifesaving programs can continue.

Layoffs, Furloughs, and Funding Shortages

Faith-based organizations that partner with the US government to deliver international aid are being severely impacted by the USAID shutdown. Remaining staff are being forced to make life-threatening choices about which programs can continue without government funding. This has a devastating impact on the millions of people around the world who rely on these organizations for food, water, and healthcare.

Catholic Relief Services Drastic Reductions in Workforce Expected

Two of the 12 largest non-governmental recipients of USAID funds are faith-based Catholic Relief Services and World Vision. These Christian nonprofits serve millions of people globally and provide vital aid in conflict zones. Catholic Relief Services has informed staff that drastic reductions in their workforce are expected this year, with as much as 50% anticipated.

The Vatican's Warning Ruthless Decision

Caritas, the global charity arm of the Vatican, warns that millions of people will die as a result of the US decision to stop USAID funding. The organization also cautions that hundreds of millions more will be condemned to dehumanizing poverty.

Waivers and Funding Shortages

While some organizations have received waivers to continue their lifesaving work, many report that federal funding has not arrived for those exempted projects. This leaves them unable to receive meaningful guidance from the US government.

World Relief Furloughs and Funding Gaps

World Relief received a waiver to continue its lifesaving work in one country — civil-war-torn Sudan — but it is still awaiting payment from the US government for those programs and previously completed work. The organization has been forced to furlough employees and faces a funding gap of $3.5 million to meet immediate needs.

Private Donors Step In

Churches and private donors have helped World Relief raise $4.5 million in two weeks to support international aid and its work with refugees in the US. However, this is only a fraction of what is needed to sustain their lifesaving programs.

A Call to Action Gallant Humanitarian Support

At World Relief, they are pro-life Christians who believe in the value of human life. They hope that the president and secretary of state will swiftly examine this situation and take action to support genuinely lifesaving humanitarian initiatives.

Conclusion

The USAID pause has a devastating impact on Christian aid groups and the millions of people around the world they serve. It is essential that we come together to support these organizations and their lifesaving work.

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