Update on USAID

By Norman Wetterau MD

Image courtesy of Christianity Today

Christianity Today had a recent article addressing changes in USAID in the February 4th news issue: Is This the End of USAID? by Emily Belz.

USAID provides much assistance around the globe through religious organizations like World Vision, World Relief, and Catholic Relief. Can Churches provide for the millions of dollars that will be lost? 

The article also raised questions about what has been happening. USAID has been accused of major mismanagement, but the article asks for evidence of this. Are World Vision and Catholic Relief mismanaging many of these funds? Read the article for more information. 

We can hear stories on Fox News and NBC, but what does Christianity Today say?  Right now, due to the war, much aid will not be able to reach Eastern Congo even though help will be needed in the future. Since USAID may not be there, who will step up and provide the assistance? 

If you disagree with some of the political decisions around this that have been made, contact your political representatives. Feel free to share your views with others by emailing normwetterau@aol.com.