International aid is a cost-effective means of protecting U.S. interests abroad and of preventing and resolving international conflicts without a costly military presence. Whatever the cost of international assistance, it is always cheaper than military intervention. Unlike military aid, our aid to the poor and suffering in other countries helps bolster democracies and build economies by empowering individuals and families to care for themselves. Many World Vision agricultural, health, and microenterprise projects rely on foreign aid money to accomplish these goals. International aid helps U.S. exports gain a competitive edge in countries developing a market economy.
International aid is the right thing to do.
We are called to help desperately poor and oppressed people worldwide. Foreign aid does this, and also demonstrates our moral and spiritual values. International aid helps others help themselves. It provides support for immunizations and schooling for children, helps in combating the spread of diseases such as AIDS, prevents the onset of famine, and provides credit for entrepreneurs to start their own businesses. At the same time, we are helping ourselves by improving the global environment, combating terrorism, and promoting human rights.