Christian Faith
Haugen is an engaged Christian. Since founding International Justice Mission in 1997, he has described witnessing a "sea change" within the "Christian community that was largely disengaged from the struggle for justice in the world," but now views care for victims of injustice as a significant issue in faith.
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