Resources

In the recent years, the widespread use of  faith-based non-governmental organizations (FBNGOs) in development is considered as a significant swing in development approaches. The previous disappointing result of the secular-based development strategy persuaded the international donor agencies to put a…

This paper outlines some faith-related controversies, describes how they influence health-care provision and uptake, and identifies opportunities for research and increased interaction between faith leaders and health-care providers to improve health care.

The Enhancing Community Resilience Programme (ECRP) works to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger, reduce vulnerability and strengthen the resilience of around 77,000 households. In total, it reaches 423,000 people across seven districts who are among the hardest hit by climate…

Funding for research in international development often includes a focus on fair and equitable partnerships. Academics based in the global North are increasingly encouraged by funders to include academic partners based in the global South and civil society practitioners in…

December 2019 A joint work of the Joint Learning Initiative on Faith & Local Communities and the PaRD work-stream on SDG 3: good health and well-being. The PaRD Health Work-stream commissioned this scoping study and the report was prepared under…

The Faith-based Action Framework, announced on September 24, 2015 at the "Meeting the Moral Imperative to End Extreme Poverty and Advance the SDGs", is a working document developed by FBO and religious leaders. Religious leaders presented the Framework, and its three…

Many faith-based organizations are increasingly concerned that secular systems of measurement and evaluation do not fully reflect their organizations’ work or desired impact. Calls have been made for the development of “faith-based measurement and metrics”. This framework includes ‘spiritual’ outcomes…

Family Planning Advocacy Through Religious Leaders: A Guide for Faith Communities.  This document guides the efforts of faith-based organizations to equip and encourage religious leaders to advocate for family planning with their governments, the media and their own congregations and communities.…

Report on the role of religion and development. Download the resource from the download link

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