May 23, 2025

In recent months, shifts in U.S. foreign aid policy have drawn concern from Christian leaders and humanitarian advocates, particularly in response to disruptions in global health initiatives like the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The program, launched in 2003, has been credited with saving more than 25 million lives and has long enjoyed bipartisan support as an effective example of American global engagement rooted in compassion and service. Recent administrative actions have caused funding delays and operational challenges for organizations working under the program. Several clinics and faith-based medical missions in Africa and the Caribbean report that medicine shipments and staffing support have been disrupted, putting vulnerable populations at risk. Aid groups say the uncertainty is hampering their ability to provide consistent care, particularly to those living with HIV/AIDS. Christian organizations have played a central role in implementing PEPFAR’s mission, often serving as frontline caregivers in regions with