The Case for Global Health Investment: Christians Speak Out
Recorded at the CCIH 2025 Biennial Conference, this video features a candid conversation with three leaders in global health on the real impact of recent funding cuts—and the case for why high-income countries should still invest in health programs in low- and middle-income countries. From protecting global populations and economies to nurturing self-reliance and innovation in communities, the speakers emphasize both the urgency of the moment and the unexpected hope it has sparked.
We hear from:
- Mark Chataway, Managing Partner, Global Health Practice, Finn Partners
- Patricia Kisare, Program Director for International Policy Advocacy, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
- Cynthia Bauer, Executive Director, Kupenda for the Children
CCIH Resource Hub for Christians
The termination of most US foreign assistance caused massive disruptions to life-saving work—including the work of Christian organizations—across the globe. As we navigate toward new funding models for countries and organizations, CCIH is providing resources to help advocate for US investments that save lives and ensure global health security for all nations.
We’ve gathered some tools to help you:
PRAY: Pray for the people affected, for a solution, and for grace and enlightenment for decision-makers.
ADVOCATE: Inform our communities, policymakers, and others. You may consider these advocacy points. In addition, CCIH is partnering with the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition and Islamic Relief USA on advocacy, with two advocacy campaign portals designed for faith-based advocates to help U.S.-based CCIH members quickly contact their representatives. Access the Safer and Stronger Advocacy Campaign Portal with the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition or the End AIDS not PEPFAR advocacy portal with Islamic Relief USA.
CARE: Care for your mental health and support your colleagues.
Faith-based Health Services Partner with the United States for Global Health Security
In many low- and middle-income countries, Christian and other faith-based health services play a significant and essential role in providing healthcare to individuals who may otherwise have limited or no access to medical services. For example, 22 Christian health networks in 17 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa reported 8,355 health assets in 2023. The data was compiled and analyzed by the Christian Health Asset Mapping Consortium in partnership with the Africa Christian Health Associations Platform. While these faith-based health providers are highly motivated to care for those in need, their work was often leveraged by US foreign assistance helping them reach more people with life-saving care before the termination of US-funded health programs. See CCIH fact sheet on how FBOs and the US government partnered to reach people with care, the importance of these partnerships, and what we must do next.
Issues & Actions
August, 2026
Faith Advocates Urge Caution and Care in PEPFAR CDC Restructure
CCIH joined other faith-based organizations in signing a letter to the leadership of the U.S. House and Senate Committee on Appropriations expressing concerns over the U.S. administration’s plan to significantly restructure CDC’s role in PEPFAR. The letter urges policymakers to conduct oversight to ensure that implementation is carried out carefully and responsibly, that vulnerable populations do not suffer unintended consequences, that critical public health capabilities are preserved, and that the changes undergo careful congressional review.
See The LetterAugust, 2026
Evangelical Leaders Letters to Protect Global Health
CCIH joined leaders of evangelical medical missions, global health, and humanitarian organizations in signing on two letters (to the U.S. Administration and Congress) coordinated by the National Association of Evangelicals to raise concerns about potentially harmful restructuring of CDC’s role in PEPFAR implementation and delays in releasing already-appropriated global health funds. The letters advocate for faith-based inclusion in bilateral health agreements and that those agreements serve public health objectives, and are not conditioned on unrelated commercial or geopolitical concessions. Letter to the Administration | Letter to Congress
July, 2026
Protecting PEPFAR’s Unique and Successful Structure
CCIH was one of 84 faith-based and secular organizations that signed onto a letter to protect CDC PEPFAR programs. The letter was sent to U.S. House and Senate Appropriations Committee leadership. The letter points out that PEPFAR is a long-standing, bipartisan global health initiative that has been instrumental in the global fight against HIV, saving over 26 million lives. It highlights that one key to PEPFAR’s remarkable success has been its unique, congressionally designed structure that allows it to utilize the strengths of multiple agencies, including the CDC.
See The LetterMarch, 2026
Family Planning Funding for Healthy Families
CCIH joined World Vision in sending a letter to the Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP) of the United States House Committee on Appropriations in support for family planning and reproductive health funding in the FY27 House National Security, Department of State and Related Programs funding bill. The letter emphasizes that faith-based organizations believe in the dignity and value of every human life and that Family Planning and Reproductive Health programming lowers maternal mortality and morbidity rates as well as infant and child death rates. Family planning gives women and couples the tools to time and space their pregnancies in ways that are consistent with their faith and culture, allowing families to have the number of children they wish to have in the healthiest and safest way possible.
See The Letter