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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…

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…

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…

The Forum on Localizing Response to Humanitarian Need was held on Oct 16-19 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Forum was organized as a follow on from the World Humanitarian Summit, responding to and reinforcing the localization of aid/Grand Bargain discussions, and…

Abid Gulzar from World Vision on behalf of the Advocacy Working Group for the Localization of Humanitarian Response Forum to the ICVA meeting in Bangkok in December  

This video is designed to combat stigma against survivors of rape and sexual violence. It is inspired by the work of The United Methodist Church in the East Congo Episcopal Area. Produced by Chocolate Moose Media, Harper Hill Global and…

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The Webinar was presented by Arne Naess-Holm, Humanitarian Advocacy Advisor at Norwegian Church Aid. The purpose of the webinar is an introduction to humanitarian advocacy and why its important, an introduction to the localisation agenda, and to understand the role…

Report from UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) As the civil war in Syria further deteriorates, accounts of systematic human rights abuses continue to emerge, including torture, starvation, and widespread sexual violence against civilians and combatants. More than five million…

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…

This field study report produced by Islamic Relief Worldwide’s advocacy team explores how extensive Female Genital Cutting (FGC) is within Indonesia. The study attempts to understand the drivers behind FGC with particular focus upon faith as a motivating factor, conducting…

Policy brief produced by Islamic Relief provides the vision and rationale to campaign for an end to FGM/C and guides intervention efforts to eradicate it.  

SECULARIZATION VS THE ROLE OF RELIGION IN HUMANITARIAN AID Until the late seventies secularization was understood, almost universally, to be irreversible, equated with modernization and progress. Religious institutions seemed to have lost much of their influence. Religion had little or…

The aim of the presentation is to highlight the role of faith-based actors in conflict related humanitarian response by drawing on specific experiences from Norwegian Church Aid's work and partnership with two of our many local FBO partners namely The…

Faith holds a central part in the lives of many women and men, shaping notions of gender and relationships. In the context of Brazil, faith groups hold a variety of views on matters of gender justice and women’s rights, from…

Bulambuli District was curved out of Sironko District in 2010. Part of the district falls within the Mount Elgon volcanics which are known for its environmental sensitivity. In 2010 landslides devastated the parts of Sisiyi and Buluganya killing 26 people.…

This report presents the conclusion of a preliminary study aimed at shedding light on the role of Sunni Muslim religious discourse in the Syrian crisis and understanding how to assess this discourse and turn it into a tool to end…

Synthesis report of the UK-Government funded project: ‘Working effectively with faith leaders to challenge harmful traditional practices’

The following policy brief focuses on lessons learned around attitudes toward engaging faith more broadly.

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…

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…

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…

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Summary: Global One conducted an analysis on the WASH needs of Syrian women in Lebanon and Syria. Utilizing three local partners; SAWA, URDA and Syria Relief Network, Global One gained data from 836 women in refugee and internally displaced persons…

This case study will briefly examine MERATH’s localized approach, including a spotlight on child-focused programming in education in emergencies in Lebanon and child protection in Syria, providing quantitative and qualitative evidence of its community-level impact based on focus group discussions,…

In December 2012, the High Commissioner’s Dialogue on Protection Challenges focused on the theme of Faith and Protection. The Dialogue brought together faith leaders, faith-based organisations (FBOs), academics and government representatives to explore how asylum and the protection of refugees,…

Members of ethnic, religious or linguistic minorities and indigenous peoples are among the most marginalised communities in many societies: they are often excluded from participation in socio-economic life, rarely have access to political power and frequently encounter obstacles to manifesting…

The fifth High Commissioner’s Dialogue on Protection Challenges took place on December 12-13, 2012 in the Palais des Nations in Geneva. The theme – “Faith and Protection” - highlighted the important role that faith-based organizations and local religious communities play…

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…

In April 2013, in follow up to the High Commissioner’s Dialogue on Faith and Protection, UNHCR and FBOs solicited good practice examples of faith-based organisations (FBOs) and local faith communities (LCFs) in yielding protection outcomes, including in partnership with UNHCR.…

A special session on Faith and Protection at the June 2011 Annual UNHCR-NGO Consultations explored the challenges faced by national faith-based organizations (FBOs), their unique strengths and protection potential, and how INGOs, UNHCR and national FBOs can maximize their collective…

On September 19, 2016, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a set of commitments to enhance the protection of refugees and migrants. These commitments are known as the New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants. The New York Declaration reaffirms…

Around the world, in multiple humanitarian crises and development situations, the issue of aid localization is crucial. Somalia is one such area where a growing number of Somali-led NGOs are looking to play a greater, more equal role in tackling…

Improving aid delivery through localization in Somalia

An Anglican Priest from the Diocese of Colombo speaks to the strength of the faith community in conflict and disaster responses

Just and Resilient Communities Project Gender-based Violence and Child Protection: Diocese of Mt Kenya West Partners: Anglican Overseas Aid and Anglican Church of Kenya This project is implemented in Nyeri County in the Diocese of Mount Kenya West from 2014-2017.…

Forum on localizing response to humanitarian need

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…

LOCALIZING RESPONSE TO HUMANITARIAN NEED The Role of Religious and Faith-based organizations Colombo, Sri Lanka October 16-19, 2017 Women of Faith for Peace • The Inter-Religious Council for Peace Thailand is established with objectives to promote peace and harmony in…

The Humanitarian Leadership Academy's (the Academy) mission is to enable people to prepare for and respond to crises in their own communities. Our contribution to the improvement of the effectiveness and relevance of response is focused on increasing the quality…

U.S. officials have long engaged religious leaders and institutions, as well as other community leaders and organizations. The Center for Faith-based and Community Initiatives is a part of a network of Centers throughout the U.S. federal government that serves to…

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The aim is to provide MHPSS practitioners, policy and decision-makers easily-accessible information on resources and tools related to mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) that are useful in the case of an emergency.  

This guide represents an important contribution to the REPSSI mainstreaming series. Readers will find that they can utilise the practical information shared in this guide by TPO Uganda about its lessons learned along with descriptions of actual community-oriented interventions to…

The Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) hit Sierra Leone in May 2014. By September 2014 the country was experiencing a surge in cases as the disease spread across the whole country. A reported 37 per cent of patients could associate their…

This report synthesizes the financial and narrative data shared by 23 of the 29 Charter for Change signatory organisations in their One Year Progress reporting1. The Charter for Change (C4C) was initially presented at the World Humanitarian Summit’s (WHS) Global…

World Vision Central African Republic (World Vision CAR) has been implementing a variety of social cohesion and peacebuilding programmes as a part of its larger response to an ongoing humanitarian crisis. World Vision began operations in the CAR in 2014.…

The current crisis in Central African Republic (CAR) is often framed in religious terms, with a ‘Muslim’ Seleka group seizing power in the majority-Christian country in early 2013, then with ‘Christian’ militias called the ‘anti-Balaka’ rising up to counter this.…

Zamboanga Amores Interfaith Final video

On 9 September 2013, crisis broke out in Zamboanga, with rebel group Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) advancing on the city. The ensuing fighting between the MNLF and the Armed Forces of the Philippines, resulted in the occupation and subsequent…

In 2000, World Vision in the Philippines started its Mindanao Peacebuilding programme, which in turn led to the creation of Mindanao interfaith dialogue. As part of this programme, a forum of faith leaders in Zamboanga City was established as a…

OUR COLLECTIVE VISION Our aim is to support churches seeking to collaborate and coordinate in disaster management to enhance community resilience to disasters and conflict. WHAT WE DO CAN DO invests in supporting church collaboration in disaster management by: -Investment…

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…

Kaya is our one-stop shop to humanitarian learning. Where you can get free learning including the core humanitarian standards, how to manage a humanitarian response and project management. All these course will keep you up to date and support your…

Mandate of the Diocesan Committee for Social Action: Study and Reflection on the Social Issues and needs in the light of Christian Principals and Gospel Values. The Board of Social Responsibility is the Social outreach arm of the Church of…

The Church of Ceylon has been focusing and building capacity on DRR. Presently networked with the other main line Churches though National Christian Council and organized regional trainings on Disaster preparedness and response. We have trained close to 200 clergy…

The Humanitarian Leadership Academy is a global learning initiative set up to facilitate partnerships and collaborative opportunities to enable people to prepare for and respond to crises in their own countries. This document tells you more about what we do…

Our core strategy summary gives you insight into the way we work within the humanitarian sector and we are also working with the private sector, academia and governments to reach more people and ensure that local communities are prepared before…

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…

A short video about the 2016 earthquake in Ecuador, along with the response efforts from the organization Peace and Hope. https://jliflc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Peace-and-Hope-Disaster-Relief.mp4

Peace and Hope International drafted a study book designed for those affected by disasters.

A series of videos from Peace and Hope International outlining the vision of the Church in disaster contexts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3Imp_J1n-U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWEGp83qcbo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lu3E3nk7pSI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHmfy8nYBKk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWrfSueIsj4

“Our priorities- Your Challenge” video

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A qualitative research report on faith communities’ perceptions and experience in Bangui, Central African Republic

While progress has been made in creating conversations between the secular and faith actors involved in developmental issues, a distinct binary still exists. This could potentially be limiting a holistic response to gender-based violence, a global public health, development, humanitarian,…