The taxpayer-backed initiative is through theand is expected to begin in October 2024 for at least one year, according to the records.
President Joe Biden speaks as a news conference ends with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in the Rose Garden of the White House on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Washington. across the world, which has included programs reported on by theNepal and Morocco. Republicans have long argued these programs are a waste of taxpayer dollars — particularly amid record national debt and inflation.
The State Department, in grant documents, mentioned various religions for the program to be geared to, though 96% of Pakistanis are Muslim, according to the agency. “Religious leaders play influential roles in approving government initiatives and social norms,” the State Department said. “Credible and trustworthy, these clerics are respected opinion leaders and can play a larger role in effective outreach to combat climate change.”
The grant will eventually see one group earn the State Department-backed payout, according to documents.