Another crusader who wants to save the world.  Charity begins in the home & the U.S. government should focus on U.S. citizens. It fine for individuals to donate time, money, etc. to most any cause, but for our government to devote funds to "other worldly" projects is futile & inappropriate. What works in one social system is not apt to be successful in diverse ones. Concepts of democracy take centuries to develop & refine - imposition of such on primitive, feudal, revenge-driven societies, along with aid results in increased feudalism, fraud and worse conditions for those in the recipient societies.