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Faith in Foreign Assistance (FIA) seeks to strengthen U.S. public support and funding for global health and development assistance through the voice and lens of faith.
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International Literacy Day is September 8
“Literacy is the best remedy” In 1966, UNESCO established International Literacy Day each September 8. Literacy is crucial far beyond individual opportunity. Literacy is the 3Rs and much more. Let’s not limit our definition of literacy and limit the impact we can make. Here’s an eye-catching reality: No country has reached sustained economic growth without achieving near universal primary education. With strong bipartisan support, it was one year ago that Congress passed the Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development (READ) Act. The READ ACT’s focus is greater transparency and acceleration of U.S. basic education programs around the world, to break through key barriers that keep millions of children from basic education. That’s more than school smart. Supporting international basic education is a critical investment in U.S. and global security and decreased extremism; it strengthens democratic institutions; reduces global poverty and increases sustained economic growth; and it demonstrates American values. Learn more... Read this recent Op-ed regarding literacy in the World |
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CAPITOL HILL
Learn more about bipartisan Congressional support and key legislation, with lots of quotes from leaders, to help you advocate for robust foreign assistance leadership, influence and funding. |
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BUDGET
FIA breaks down FY18 and FY19 budgets to better inform your advocacy work and understanding of how money is spent on global health, development and humanitarian. |
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STORIES
Short and sharable stories with photos about the people whose lives have been changed by foreign assistance. These stories come from faith-based organizations operating around the world, with lots of gratitude for the public-private partnerships implementing U.S. foreign assistance. |
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FEATURED ISSUES
Go in-depth on key global issues: Food Security, Water/Sanitation/Hygiene [WASH], human trafficking, HIV/AIDS, girls education, soft power, human security, refugees, disease prevention, motherhood and more. |
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FAITH-BASED RESOURCES FOR YOU
Issue-specific resources, talking points for faith communities, myths vs facts, scripture and much more! Tools to inspire those around you and in Washington to advocate for the least of these. |
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NEWSROOM
Find recent news items of interest, including opinion pieces by prominent Faith leaders, articles regarding current international issues and the role of the U.S., and much more, recent newsworthy statements and much more. |
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Useful calendar of relevant global and national holidays and events around which which you can use to organize events, announcements, and press releases. |
FIA seeks a life-affirming world that places human security at its core. Whether it’s maternal/child health, nutrition, clean water, sanitation, agriculture, education, vaccinations, medicine and more, today’s children and families are thriving at a rate unprecedented in history. U.S. funding, influence and leadership helps lead the way to greater human security. Faith-based organizations are vital government partners, and faith leaders and communities are crucial advocates — for aid that works.