Pretty much answers my question, thanks! I kind of figured this particular group wasn't ideologically musclebound. Although I was kind of amused by the idea that pulling funds out of the U.N. programs and putting them into more American-run programs would make it more likely that "funds would be squandered."

Actually, I am an admirer of outfits like this that support humanitarian efforts around the globe. Many, many doctors volunteer for such efforts.

There are also an astonishing number of inexpensive and simple things that can be done to save lives around the planet, requiring only a few materials and a lot of education. One example that comes to mind is that simple homemade formula to feed infants suffering from diarreah, and prevent them from dying of dehydration and electrolyte loss. There are humanitarian groups seeking to make sure these solutions are available to as many people as possible.