A Letter From Our Co-founder and CEO
Over the past few weeks, many people have asked us how the change in USAID funding will impact the work of Design Outreach.
When I first learned about the spending freezes, I reached out to our Africa Field Director Dr. Beatrice Chisenga, and she quickly sent me an extensive list of organizations that are directly impacted. Our hearts grieve for the many organizations whose ministries will come to a halt because of the cut in funding and we pray for their resilience during this time of uncertainty.
While we do not depend on federal assistance, DO’s ministry will be indirectly affected.
With so many other organizations unable to provide humanitarian aid, the critical need for life-saving resources like clean water and sanitation will grow exponentially, and Design Outreach is committed to continuing to stand in the gap for the world’s most vulnerable people.
You might be wondering—how can I help? One source cited that if every American Christian gave just $189, it would equate to USAID’s budget in 2023. That seems so achievable. It is our prayer that the American church steps up to be the hands and feet of Jesus during these unprecedented times—will you join us?
Thank you for your care, compassion, and partnership in the Gospel!
In Christ,
Greg Bixler, Ph.D., P.E. Co-founder | CEO
“The King will answer, ‘Truly I say to you, as you have done it for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you have done it for Me.’” – Matthew 25:40
