Preventing Malaria in Our Communities A Guide to Help Faith Leaders Educate Congregations and Communities About Malaria Muslim Joint initiative between IMA World Health and the Center for Interfaith Action on Global Poverty. For more information [email protected] Also see Christian…
Published: 2014
This report describes the results of a yearlong qualitative study on religious leaders’ understandings and responses to issues of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). Conducted by the Science, Religion, and Culture Program (SRC) at Harvard Divinity School with the support…
Published: 2015
Protestant Pastors Survey on Sexual and Domestic Violence June 2014 Sexual and domestic violence inflicts deep emotional, physical, and spiritual harm on the individuals who endure it. It also inflicts long-term damage to communities by reinforcing discriminatory social, economic, and…
Published: 2014
Working effectively with faith leaders to challenge harmful traditional practices Study Speakers Dr Elisabet le Roux is the Research Director at the Unit for Religion and Development Research Dr Brenda Bartelink is an anthropologist and scholar in the Academic Study of Religion…
Published: 2018
Author:JLI w/ Drs Lisa le Roux and Brenda Bartelink
These khutbah and sermon guides were developed to empower religious leaders with the tools and skills to reach their congregations with key messages on pediatric HIV transmission and prevention; stigma and discrimination; and treatment, care, and support; as well as…
Published: 2017
A Toolkit for Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction & Management for members and partners of the Anglican relief and development community Episcopal Relief convened a global Disaster Risk Reduction and Disaster Management Working Group to collaborate on creating these tools. Twelve…
Published: 2014
Weather Coast and Temotu Community Channels of Hope Project Phase 1 Hope for a safer Solomon Islands Findings from evaluations of gender norms change and violence prevention initiatives in Honiara, Temotu and Weather Coast World Vision’s Channels of Hope for…
Published: 2015
Synthesis report of the UK-Government funded project: ‘Working effectively with faith leaders to challenge harmful traditional practices’
Published: 2017
Author:Dr Elisabet Le Roux and Dr Brenda Bartelink
November 2017 In 2017, the Joint Learning Initiative on Faith and Local Communities (JLI) undertook a study funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID), entitled ‘Working effectively with faith leaders to challenge harmful traditional practices. The following policy…
Published: 2017
Author:Brenda E Bartelink, Elisabet le Roux & Selina Palm
November 2017 In 2017, the Joint Learning Initiative on Faith and Local Communities (JLI) undertook a study funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID), entitled ‘Working effectively with faith leaders to challenge harmful traditional practices.' Policy brief addressing…
Published: 2017
Author:Elisabet le Roux, Brenda E Bartelink & Selina Palm
As part of the JLI GBV Hub Study funded by UK-Aid on Harmful Traditional Practices (HTP)s, the literature review focused on the most prevalent HTPs and faith actors conducted at the start of the study As such it served as…
Published: 2017
Author:Dr. Brenda E. Bartelink & Dr. Elisabet le Roux with Mr. W. Levinga
Bibliography Themes: Prevalence of Harmful Traditional Practices (HTPs) HTPs in the context of faith As part of the UK-Aid funded HTPs Project conducted by the JLI GBV Hub. See full JLI GBV Study Toolkit here
Published: 2017
Author:Dr. Brenda E. Bartelink & Dr. Elisabet le Roux with Mr. W. Levinga
This document details the findings from the case study done with Tearfund.
As part of the JLI GBV Hub study funded by UK-Aid on engaging with faith leaders on harmful traditional practices follows a multi-case case study design, with each individual case study focusing on one of five organisations, four of whom are international faith-based organisations (FBOs), and their work on HTPs and with faith leaders.
Published: 2017
Author:Dr Elisabet le Roux & Dr Brenda Bartelink
This JLI GBV Hub study funded by UK-Aid on engaging with faith leaders on harmful traditional practices follows a multi-case case study design, with each individual case study focusing on one of five organisations, four of whom are international faith-based organisations (FBOs), and their work on HTPs and with faith leaders. This document details the findings from the case study done with World Vision International
Published: 2017
Author:Dr Brenda Bartelink & Dr Elisabet le Roux
This JLI GBV Hub study funded by UK-Aid on engaging with faith leaders on harmful traditional practices follows a multi-case case study design, with each individual case study focusing on one of five organisations, four of whom are international faith-based organisations (FBOs), and their work on HTPs and with faith leaders. This document details the findings from the case study done with Islamic Relief Worldwide.
Published: 2017
Author:Dr Elisabet le Roux & Dr Brenda Bartelink
This JLI GBV Hub study funded by UK-Aid on engaging with faith leaders on harmful traditional practices follows a multi-case case study design, with each individual case study focusing on one of five organisations, four of whom are international faith-based organisations (FBOs), and their work on HTPs and with faith leaders. This document details the findings from the case study done with Christian Aid
Published: 2017
Author:Dr Selina Palm, Dr Elisabet le Roux & Dr Brenda Bartelink
This JLI GBV Hub study funded by UK-Aid on engaging with faith leaders on harmful traditional practices follows a multi-case case study design, with each individual case study focusing on one of five organisations, four of whom are international faith-based organisations (FBOs), and their work on HTPs and with faith leaders. This document details the findings from the case study done with ABAAD through five interviews.
Published: 2017
Author:Dr Brenda Bartelink, Dr Elisabet le Roux & Mr. Wouter Levinga
This JLI GBV Hub study funded by UK-Aid on engaging with faith leaders on harmful traditional practices follows a multi-case case study design, with each individual case study focusing on one of five organisations, four of whom are international faith-based organisations (FBOs), and their work on HTPs and with faith leaders. This survey report is on the data from an anonymous, online survey that was completed by 65 individuals from across the globe. As such, the survey report merely details and explains the data gathered through this survey.
Published: 2017
Author:Dr Elisabet le Roux, Mr Neil Kramm, & Dr Brenda Bartelink
Religious beliefs and leadership can play important if complex roles in family planning decisions at many levels, but there are significant gaps in understanding how these influences affect family planning policies and programs. The World Faiths Development Dialogue (WFDD), in…
Published: 2017
Author:Wilma Mui
In December 2012, UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres organized a Dialogue with faith leaders, faith-based humanitarian organizations, academics and government representatives from countries around the world on the theme of “Faith and Protection.” As the High Commissioner noted…
Published: 2013
Author:UNHCR
The aim of this report is to highlight evidence regarding the roles and impact that Local Faith Communities (LFCs) play in relation to urban refugees, with the aim of informing interconnected conversations around localisation and urbanisation. The international community is…
Published: 2017
Author:Olivia Wilkinson and Joey Ager
This manual is designed for facilitators of the ‘Do No Harm for Faith Groups: Christian-Muslim Edition’ workshop for partners. The participants in these workshops are religious leaders and faith-based organisation (FBO) staff who work closely with the host organisation. The…
Published: 2016
Author:Esther Silalahi
Published: 2017
Authors: Kirsten Laursen Muth, Chou Nuon, Vanessa Pizer, Abiy Seifu Link to other SVRI Faith-related Presentations
Published: 2017
Exploring the Nexus between Harmful Traditional Practices, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence and Religion: Working effectively with Faith Leaders September 19, 2017 Lisa Le Roux and Brenda Bartelink Presentation For more information about the JLI SGBV Hub Study see here See…
Published: 2017
Despite the benefits of antenatal care, evidence from sub-Saharan Africa suggests that women often initiate these services after the first trimester of pregnancy and do not complete the recommended number of visits. This study examines the impact of mobilising faith-based…
Published: 2017
The dialogue on 13 June represents a next step in a continuous effort by the World Food Programme to mobilize support for Zero Hunger. In support of this discussion a number of religious leaders representing various faiths and geographic regions…
Published: 2016
Author:World Food Programme
Video of roundtable sessions with leaders from Muslim, Christian and Druze faith groups on Violence Against Women (VAW) in collaboration with both Oxfam as well as the Forum for Development, Culture, and Dialogue [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rS5_bamajys[/embed] Boolket on ending VAW (in arabic):
Published: 2017
Author:ABAAD in collaboration with both Oxfam as well as the Forum for Development, Culture, and Dialogue
This scoping research conducted by Oxfam America in Partnership with Harvard Divinity School, combining a literature review and interviews of more than 45 stakeholders, set out to examine the varying approaches and effectiveness in local humanitarian leadership by secular and…
Published: 2017
Author:TARA R. GINGERICH, DIANE L. MOORE, ROBERT BRODRICK, AND CARLEIGH BERIONT
102 UNICEF offices provided information about their extensive work with faith communities over recent years. Partnerships included sensitization activities, capacity development, and support for advocacy and social mobilization. The mapping report concludes: “With evidence of UNICEF’s extensive engagement with religious communities in plain view, UNICEF must now turn its attention to maximizing the benefits of its partnerships with these critical actors”
Published: 2015
Author:UNICEF
The Collective Action for Adolescent Girls Initiative (CAAGI) is a two-year pilot funded by Christian Aid, and jointly implemented by Development and Peace Initiative (DPI) and Gender Awareness Trust (GAT). The project aims to improve significantly the choices and opportunities…
Published: 2017
Author:Theresa Adah, Talatu Aliyu, Adebola Fatilewa, Mercy Okeke
Preventing Malaria in Our Communities A Guide to Help Faith Leaders Educate Congregations and Communities About Malaria Christian Joint initiative between IMA World Health and the Center for Interfaith Action on Global Poverty. For more information [email protected] Also see resource…
Published: 2014
Role of Religion and Religious Leaders in Farmer-Pastoralist Conflict in Plateau State: An Inter-Religious Peacebuilding in Northern Nigeria (IPNN) Qualitative Research Report In the context of persistent, low-intensity conflict, which has characterized Nigeria’s Middle Belt for the past decade, Mercy…
Published: 2016
Author:Mercy Corps and GHR Foundation
An Exploratory Study to Examine the Effectiveness of Community Based Ebola Virus Disease Prevention and Management Strategies in Bo District Sierra Leone World Vision Sierra Leone and Johns Hopkins University Research Collaboration on World Vision's Ebola Response in Sierra Leone.…
Published: 2017
Author:Anbrasi Edward, Casey Risko, Hossein Zare, Meera Pranav, Tiffany Tran, Allieu Bangura, Michael Belmoh and Raymond Owusu
We Will Speak Out (WWSO) is a global coalition of Christian-based NGOs, churches and organizations, supported by an alliance of technical partners and individuals – chief among them Tearfund, a MenEngage Alliance member - who together commit themselves to see…
Published: 2016
Author:Men Engage Alliance
The U.S. and other Western governments are now turning to strategies known as countering violent extremism, or CVE. According to the White House, CVE addresses “the root causes of extremism through community engagement.” Instead of fighting violent ideology with bombs,…
Published: 2016
Author:Manal Omar
Religious leaders are in a prime position to change harmful attitudes about family planning. They are some of the most important and respected opinion leaders in Ugandan communities who can help shift social norms. By virtue of their status and…
Published: 2016
Highlighting needs in conflict, disaster, health and crisis; with special attention to the Agenda for Humanity, Sendai Framework and NY Refugee Compact.
Published: 2015
On World AIDS Day, the World Council of Churches launched Leading by Example: Religious Leaders and HIV Testing, a interfaith campaign that encourages religious leaders to inspire getting tested for HIV and especially to lead by example and have themselves tested for…
Published: 2016
Channels of Hope research findings presentation- Building the evidence base on the role of local faith leaders to critical issues to enhance outcomes towards SDGs *Presentation for Dec 2016 Mobilization of Local Faith Communities Hub meeting Christo Greyling
Published: 2016
Author:Rev Christo Greyling
“Sustained Relational Collaborations”. Rev Bob Mitchell's words on behalf of the Church Agencies Network.
Published: 2016
Author:Rev Bob Mitchell
With its focus on faith leaders, this study uses the Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone and Liberia to explore the relationship between humanitarianism and religion and seeks to provide evidence, in real time, of the role of faith leaders in…
Published: 2015
Author:Christian Aid, CAFOD, Tearfund, Islamic Relief Worldwide
Malteser International’s Humanitarian Action in Lebanon embedded into the Cooperation-Network of the Lebanese Association of the Order of Malta Project Briefs on the Occasion of the World Humanitarian Summit, Istanbul, May 23-24, 2016, Background Material for the Side Event: One Humanity,…
Published: 2016
"Faith-based Interventions in Peace, Conflict and Violence: A Scoping Study" was launched at the World Humanitarian Summit on May 23, 2016 at the JLIF&LC & Soka Gakkai International Side Event "Evidence on Religious Groups' Contributions to Humanitarian Response". For more…
Published: 2016
Author:Chris Shannahan, Laura Payne, Coventry University
The Joint Learning Initiative on Faith & Local Communities (JLIF&LC) worked collaboratively with its members and other partners worldwide to collate and review the evidence on local faith communities (LFCs) and religious engagement in humanitarian response. The resulting evidence briefs…
Published: 2016
In 2016 the Secretary General presented a report titled One Humanity: Shared Responsibility. The report identifies five core responsibilities that will be the focus of discussion and proposed action. The JLIF&LC has prepared evidence briefs linked to each of these responsibilities. Each…
Published: 2016
Author:JLIF&LC
The Online Information Platform for the WHS Side Event hosted by JLIF&LC, Soka Gakki International, and others is available at www.jliflc.com/whs.
Published: 2016
Author:JLIF&LC
The Online Information Platform for the WHS Side Event hosted by JLIF&LC, Soka Gakki International, and others is available at www.jliflc.com/whs.
Published: 2016
Author:JLI
The Online Information Platform for the WHS Side Event hosted by JLIF&LC, Soka Gakki International, and others is available at www.jliflc.com/whs.
Published: 2016
Author:JLIF&LC
The Online Information Platform for the WHS Side Event hosted by JLIF&LC, Soka Gakki International, and others is available at www.jliflc.com/whs.
Published: 2016
Author:JLIF&LC
The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) sets high standards for children’s protection and well-being in the family, school, society and institutions – standards that religious leaders and groups are particularly well-placed to communicate and hold society accountable…
Published: 2016
Article by Saferworld Bangladesh, January 2016 By involving religious leaders and using their influence in the local community, a Saferworld project in Bangladesh has been able to more effectively address safety and security issues and promote peace, write G.M. Shoeb…
Published: 2016
Center for Interfaith Action on Global Poverty The center, with funding from the GHR Foundation, published an evaluation and analysis of NIFAA's early work in 2011, two years after NIFAA's founding. The report demonstrated NIFAA "offers a sustainable and replicable…
Published: 2016
Author:Center for Interfaith Action
The Online Information Platform for the WHS Side Event hosted by JLIF&LC, Soka Gakki International, and others is available at www.jliflc.com/whs. This list presents key evidence on faith, religion, and humanitarian action published within the last five years. This evidence has…
Published: 2016
Published: 2016
In preparation for faith engagement at the World Humanitarian Summit, convening in Istanbul, May 2016, civil society organizations organized regional working meetings in order to provide local perspectives to the organizers of the WHS faith-focused event. Discussion focused on local perspectives…
Published: 2016
The report "Faith & Resilience after Disaster" explores the role of faith in building resilience in the context of the response to Super Typhoon Haiyan (known locally as Yolanda), which made landfall in the Philippines on 8 November 2013, affecting…
Published: 2016
Published: 2016
Regional Working Meeting Report - Wheaton, Illinois
Published: 2016
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Published: 2015
Link on the WHS website: https://www.worldhumanitariansummit.org/node/502609 Tagged with "Religion Belief" on the WHS website
Published: 2015
Link on the WHS website: https://www.worldhumanitariansummit.org/node/504897 Tagged with "Religion Belief" on the WHS website Submitted by religious leader or FBO
Published: 2015
Link on the WHS website: https://www.worldhumanitariansummit.org/node/502610 Tagged with "Religion Belief" on the WHS Website
Published: 2015
Link on the WHS website: https://www.worldhumanitariansummit.org/node/468287 Tagged with "Religion Belief" on the WHS website
Published: 2015
Link on the WHS website: https://www.worldhumanitariansummit.org/node/504891 Tagged with "Religion Belief" on the WHS website
Published: 2015
Author:CARE; UN Women; WHS
Link on the WHS website: https://www.worldhumanitariansummit.org/node/505032 Tagged as "Religion Belief" on the WHS website
Published: 2015
Link on the WHS website: https://www.worldhumanitariansummit.org/node/505002 Tagged with "Religion Belief" on the WHS website
Published: 2015
Link on the WHS website: https://www.worldhumanitariansummit.org/node/504992 Tagged with "Religion Belief" on the WHS website
Published: 2016
Link on the WHS website: https://www.worldhumanitariansummit.org/node/504989 Tagged with "Religion Belief" on the WHS website
Published: 2015
Link on the WHS Website: https://www.worldhumanitariansummit.org/node/504285 Tagged with "Religion Belief" on the WHS website Submitted by religious leader or FBO
Published: 2015
Link on the WHS website: https://www.worldhumanitariansummit.org/node/504271 Tagged with "Religion Belief" on the WHS website
Published: 2015
Link on the WHS website: https://www.worldhumanitariansummit.org/node/504104 Tagged with "Religion Belief" on the WHS website
Published: 2015
Link on the WHS website: https://www.worldhumanitariansummit.org/node/504096 Tagged with "Religion Belief" on the WHS website
Published: 2015
Link on the WHS website: https://www.worldhumanitariansummit.org/node/504084 Tagged with “Religion Belief” on the WHS website
Published: 2015
Link on the WHS website: https://www.worldhumanitariansummit.org/node/502323 Tagged with "Religion Belief" on the WHS website
Published: 2015
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Link on the WHS website: https://www.worldhumanitariansummit.org/node/504221 Submitted by religious leader or FBO
Published: 2015
Link on the WHS website: https://www.worldhumanitariansummit.org/node/503484 Submitted by religious leader or FBO
Published: 2016
A Reflection on the Unique Role of FBOs in Humanitarian Crises
Published: 2015
Link on the WHS website: https://www.worldhumanitariansummit.org/node/504119 Submitted by religious leader or FBO Tagged with "Religion Belief" on WHS website
Published: 2015
Link on the WHS website: https://www.worldhumanitariansummit.org/node/504272 Search results: "Faith"
Published: 2015
Link on the WHS website: https://www.worldhumanitariansummit.org/node/504278 Search results: "Faith"
Published: 2015
Link on the WHS website: https://www.worldhumanitariansummit.org/node/504300 Submitted by religious leader or FBO
Published: 2015
Link on the WHS website: https://www.worldhumanitariansummit.org/node/504309 Submitted by religious leader or FBO
Published: 2015
Link on the WHS site: https://www.worldhumanitariansummit.org/node/498647 Submitted by religious leader or FBO
Published: 2015
Link on the WHS website: https://www.worldhumanitariansummit.org/node/502313 Submitted by religious leader or FBO
Published: 2015
Link on the WHS website: https://www.worldhumanitariansummit.org/node/502731 Search result: "FBO"
Published: 2015
Link on the WHS website: https://www.worldhumanitariansummit.org/node/503481 Submitted by religious leader or FBO
Published: 2015
Link on the WHS website: https://www.worldhumanitariansummit.org/node/503482 Submitted by religious leader or FBO
Published: 2015
Link on the WHS website: https://www.worldhumanitariansummit.org/node/503483 Submitted by religious leader or FBO
Published: 2015
Link on the WHS website: https://www.worldhumanitariansummit.org/node/471236 Tagged with "Religion Belief" on the WHS website Submitted by religious leader or FBO
Published: 2015
Link on WHS website: https://www.worldhumanitariansummit.org/node/475365 Submitted by religious leader or FBO
Published: 2015
Link on the WHS Website: https://www.worldhumanitariansummit.org/node/497995 Submitted by religious leader or FBO
Published: 2015
The World Evangelical Alliance and its Global Partners provide this position paper on the unique and essential role of the evangelical community in humanitarian response and development. Associated media coverage on Christianity Today can be found here. Description for WHS Resources:…
Published: 2015
This policy brief on "The role of faith communities and organisations in prevention and response to sexual and gender-based violence" was completed by Elisabet Le Roux, Stellenbosch University, on behalf of the Joint Learning Initiative on Faith & Local Communities Gender-based…
Published: 2015
The Faith Alliance for Health commits from 2016-2020 to strengthen national and local faith networks of faith leaders and organizations to build their influence to bear and use their assets to eliminate preventable deaths of women, children, and adolescents. This…
Published: 2015
Author:Faith Alliance for Health (FAH)
A regional summary of the Tearfund’s “Men, Faith and Masculinities” studies in Rwanda, Burundi and DR Congo.
Published: 2015
Author:Tearfund
Published: 2014
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