current research
In a “turn to religion,” state, regional, and international donors now all seek to partner with religious organizations to deliver international humanitarian aid. Evidence indicates, however, this invitation is not always accepted. The United States serves as a prominent example. Although the US went so far as to establish an office in USAID to facilitate coordination with faith-based organizations in 2003, the number of religious organizations receiving USAID funds remains low. My research, based upon an online survey of over development nonprofits, suggests that this is also true of faith-based aid applications.
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