This report was commissioned by Sacred Heart College, and funded by the Breadsticks Foundation to better understand the conditions affecting access to education for migrant children in Johannesburg. The Three2Six Education Project for Refugee Children at Sacred Heart College has…
Published: 2016
Author:Nomonde Ntsepo
In diverse contexts, community-based child protection mechanisms (CBCPMs) are front line efforts to protect children from exploitation, abuse, violence, and neglect and to promote children’s well-being.2 Defined broadly, CBCPMs include all groups or networks at grassroots level that respond to…
Published: 2014
Author:Kostelny, K., Wessells, M., & Ondoro, K.
Interaction Between the Two Compacts is a Protection Solution Statement by the International Catholic Migration Commission Global Compact on Refugees High Commissioner’s Dialogue on Protection Challenges 12-13 December 2017 by Mantalin Kyrou, Policy Officer' Other faith-based contributions
Published: 2017
Author:International Catholic Migration Commission
Local Faith Communities in Urban Displacement: Evidence on Urbanization and Localization Brief Author: Olivia Wilkinson Design: Stacy Nam Key points: Local faith actors should be recognized as legitimate “local,” “civil society” actors A greater familiarity with the structures of local…
Published: 2018
Author:Olivia Wilkinson
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…
Published: 2017
Author:Dr. Sarah Chynoweth
Since 2015, ADRA has placed a priority on meeting the essential needs of refugee families and individuals in the European refugee crisis. Over the past two years, more than 1.3 million people who are fleeing conflict and persecution have passed…
Published: 2017
Author:ADRA International
An Anglican Priest from the Diocese of Colombo speaks to the strength of the faith community in conflict and disaster responses
Published: 2015
Author:Episcopal Relief & Development
Forum on localizing response to humanitarian need
Published: 2017
Author:Roshan Mendis
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…
Published: 2017
Author:Church Agencies Network Disaster Operations CAN DO
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…
Published: 2016
Author:Board of Social Responsibility - Church of Ceylon
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…
Published: 2016
Author:Church of Ceylon - BSR
Published: 2017
Author:The Feast
In 2015 Africa experienced its worst drought in 60 years. The unusually strong El Niño weather pattern in 2015-2016, coupled with record-high temperatures, had a catastrophic effect on crops, vegetation, livestock, and water resources. Unfortunately, the drought has continued into…
Published: 2017
Author:ADRA International
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) has offices in 17 countries across Asia, the most disaster- prone region of the world. ADRA recognizes the importance and urgency of increasing resilience to disasters through an inclusive, integrated community-managed disaster risk…
Published: 2017
Author:ADRA International
Religion and Global Migrations Editors: Jennifer B Saunders,Elena Fiddian-Qasmiyeh, Susanna Snyder This innovative volume introduces readers to a variety of disciplinary and methodological approaches used to examine the intersections of religion and migration. A range of leading figures in this field consider the roles…
Published: 2016
Author:Elena Fiddian-Qasmiyeh
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