President Trump announced a $2 billion shift in U.S. humanitarian aid from traditional NGOs to faith-based organizations, betting that religious groups can deliver relief more efficiently, according to the Deseret News. The policy redirects funding to organizations including Catholic Relief Services, World Vision, and LDS Charities.

Proponents argue faith groups have local networks and volunteers that reduce overhead costs. Critics warn the move could sideline secular expertise and raise church-state separation concerns.

The LDS Church's humanitarian arm, which operates in more than 190 countries, is among the organizations expected to receive increased federal funding under the new policy.