Washington, D.C. – Hungary is emerging as a global leader in supporting persecuted Christians, with its Hungary Helps program providing aid to over two million Christians in more than 50 countries. Trisztán Azbej, Hungary’s State Secretary for the Aid of Persecuted Christians, highlighted the initiative’s impact during a recent interview on Washington Watch with Tony Perkins at the International Religious Freedom Summit.
A Mission to Save Lives and Rebuild Communities
Azbej recalled the skepticism he faced when Hungary first committed to aiding persecuted Christians seven years ago. However, he noted a growing international awareness of Christian persecution since then. Hungary’s efforts focus on:
- Saving lives of persecuted Christians.
- Rebuilding Christian towns destroyed by jihadist attacks in the Middle East.
- Protecting Christian communities in conflict zones, including Nigeria.
- Encouraging other nations to take action.
Despite its success, millions of Christians worldwide still face persecution. Azbej expressed disappointment over the lack of support from Western European governments and the Biden administration, contrasting it with the productive collaboration Hungary had with Trump’s first administration, which aided in rebuilding Christian towns in Iraq.
Hungary’s Christian Identity and Moral Duty
Azbej emphasized that Hungary’s commitment stems from its 1,000-year-old Christian heritage and a moral obligation to stand by fellow Christians. He warned that the survival of Christian civilization is at risk if Christian communities in the Holy Land disappear.
“Christianity is the most persecuted religion in the world,” Azbej stated, criticizing the international community’s inaction during genocidal attacks by ISIS and Boko Haram.
Trump Administration Ends USAID’s Left-Wing Funding
Last week, the Trump administration effectively shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), citing its funding of left-wing projects, including a “transgender opera” in Colombia, a “DEI musical” in Ireland, and gender transition surgeries in Guatemala. Trump’s decision was praised by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who highlighted the impact of Trump’s early executive actions.
“In 14 days, Donald Trump has already turned the world upside down,” Orbán said. “The gender madness in America is over, the financing of globalist Soros organizations is over, illegal migration is over, and support for the Russian-Ukrainian war is also over.”
Looking Ahead: A Broader Vision
Beyond persecuted Christians, Azbej briefly discussed Hungary’s pro-family policies, which aim to encourage population growth within Hungarian families. He hinted at further discussions on this topic in future appearances.
As the interview concluded, Tony Perkins praised Hungary for its unwavering support of persecuted Christians and its strong stance on religious freedom. While much of the world remains indifferent, Hungary continues to set an example of how foreign aid can be used to protect religious minorities and uphold human rights.