Faith-based aid programs face cuts as USAID shutdown bites
World Relief and other faith groups struggle amid aid clampdown. Seeds in a Haitian warehouse cannot be distributed, South Sudan projects halt, and CRS, World Vision face layoffs and funding gaps. Waivers exist, but payments lag, threatening lifesaving missions and emergency food programs worldwide.
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Faith groups clash over USAID role under Trump politics
Adam Phillips, who led USAID's faith-based office, says the second Trump administration is reversing data-driven faith partnerships. Supporters view faith-based acts as soft power to ease suffering and counter rivals, while a USAID staffer notes new restrictions on communication with grantees amid a 90 day review.
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Lantern Festival Illuminates Taiwan and China Night Sky
Thousands in Taiwan line up in rain at Pingxi to release wish lanterns while Europe and Latin America visitors join locals. In China lanterns fade into the sky with glutinous rice dumplings and light shows, Beijing Garden Expo Park hosting over 10 000 installations. Nearby, a Year of the Snake nod features 12 foot pink and gold lanterns.
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