Trump Administration Allocates $2 Billion to Faith-Based Humanitarian Organizations

The Trump administration has announced a $2 billion initiative to provide health and humanitarian aid through faith-based organizations. This funding follows significant reductions to USAID programs initiated in 2025, which had previously led to budget cuts and workforce reductions for several Christian relief groups. Officials describe this as the largest foreign assistance commitment to faith-based entities in over twenty years.

Under the new strategy, World Vision will lead a consortium focused on health services, while Samaritan’s Purse has been awarded $300 million for disaster relief and emergency response. Approximately $1.4 billion of the total package is earmarked for healthcare, with a focus on Africa, and $538 million is designated for food, water, and disaster programs. An additional $570 million will be distributed to faith-based clinics and hospitals through agreements with national governments.

Representatives from participating organizations note that this initiative does not restore previous USAID programs but instead establishes new delivery channels. The administration stated the shift aims to address concerns regarding the efficiency of previous foreign aid spending. The announcement occurs alongside ongoing national discussions regarding the future of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).