# Senator Helms wants foreign aid to be handled by charities

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2001/01/12/senator-helms-wants-foreign-aid-be-handled-charities/
- Published: 2001-01-12T00:00:00+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

US Senator Jesse Helms has called for foreign aid to be handled by charities, rather
than the US government.
Mr Helms’ comment appears to support President Bush’s approach
of focusing on delivering social programmes through non-profits and faith-based 
groups in particular.

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