The hope, said one leader, is to dispute the idea that Christians are in support of USAID’s cuts
Evangelical Christian groups are calling on Congress to reinstate foreign aid programs shuttered by President Donald Trump’s administration, arguing the government’s actions will hurt millions of people around the world.
Conservatives, Christian conservatives in particular, have always had a troubled and inconsistent relationship with the idea of government funding flowing to non-profits and other non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
Prior to Accord, Hayward was USAID senior adviser under Bush Administration
Chad Hayward served as CEO of Accord Network for more than 17 years.