Strengthening Evidence-Based Faith Engagement

Full and appropriate engagement of the capacities of faith actors in the achievement of humanitarian and development goals through effective partnerships with public sector and secular entities, as well as among religious groups themselves.

What We Do

Start here to learn more about the evidence on the role of faith actors in humanitarian and development work.

New to Religion & Development?

Start here to learn about the role of faith actors in humanitarian and development work.

Learn More About the JLI Learning Hubs

JLI convenes multisector hubs to increase the evidence of faith engagement, policy and practice.

Research & Knowledge Partnerships

JLI works with organizations worldwide to build evidence and serve as a knowledge partner.

The JLI Fair and Equitable Initiative

We support the continued struggle to change narratives and pursue anti-racism.

SPOTLIGHT

The 2022 State of the Evidence in Religions and Development Report

This flagship report from the JLI summarizes the evidence on religious activities in development in relation to health, the environment, gender, migration, peace and conflict, and violence against children.

Reviewing research from authors around the world, this report helps you to quickly identify useful and trust-worthy evidence when considering the roles of religions in development.

Evidence Library

Latest Resources

Integrating Gender Sensitivity into Faith-Based Humanitarianism
A Roadmap for Integrating Cultural and Religious Diversity in UK Domestic Violence and Abuse Services
JLI Refugee & Forced Migration Hub: Roundtable Series
Guide thématique sur la Foi et la vaccination de l’initiative FPCC (2024): Former les acteurs religieux à la promotion de la vaccination des enfants
Dialogue Esprit-Cœur: Guide du Facilitateur pour L’engagement Religieux – version 2
Country-Level Faith Engagement Coordination Mechanism Guide (MFACCs)
Mind-Heart Dialogue Regional Workshop for Faith-Based Organisations, Civil Society Organizations & Government Departments on Strengthening Civic Engagment for Routine Immunization & CCES
FPCC 2024 Faith Guidance Document on Immunisation: Training Faith Leaders on Promoting Childhood Immunisation

Recent News

The Urgency of Action: FBOs and the Race to Nourish a Warming World by Maurice A. Bloem
The Urgency of Action: FBOs and the Race to Nourish a Warming World by Maurice A. Bloem
Middle East Learning Hub on MEAL and Faith meeting: M&E as Communication, Learning, & Decision-Making Tool
Middle East Learning Hub on MEAL and Faith meeting: M&E as Communication, Learning, & Decision-Making Tool
Ending Hunger: Faith Communities Catalyzing Global Change by Maurice A. Bloem
Ending Hunger: Faith Communities Catalyzing Global Change by Maurice A. Bloem

Upcoming Events

Integrating ‘Faith’ into MHPSS: An Interdisciplinary Dialogue on Spiritual Care, Faith-Sensitive Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Humanitarian Contexts

Integrating ‘Faith’ into MHPSS: An Interdisciplinary Dialogue on Spiritual Care, Faith-Sensitive Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Humanitarian Contexts

2024-09-18