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Faith and religion are central to the lives of billions of people around the world. In many communities, faith leaders are among the most trusted voices, holding significant influence in shaping beliefs, attitudes and behaviours. This makes them powerful allies…

This paper discusses the role of faith-based organizations (FBOs) in transforming food systems in Rwanda, highlighting their potential to advance regenerative agriculture, reduce food loss, and support vulnerable communities. It summarizes insights from a 2025 summit co-hosted by WRI and…

Domestic violence interventions that engage religious leaders and clergy have increased significantly in recent years, spanning social work, psychology, public health, and international development. The international evidence indicates the need for culturally appropriate and theologically informed interventions that may combine…

The current study explores the mediating effect of positive and negative religious coping on the relationship between negative life events and wellbeing, via its link with compassion and resilience among women who are involved in women’s empowerment programs run by…

Violent extremism in Sub-Saharan Africa has escalated in recent years. As these groups have weaponised religion to achieve their aims, so also can it be a source of resilience. Credible religious scholars and institutions can dismantle extremist ideologies and build…

This document aims to encourage the participation of religious actors to support immunization programs in Latin America and the Caribbean as part of the Faith and Positive Change for Children, Families and Communities initiative. It is divided into 6 chapters…

Este documento tiene como objetivo impulsar la participación de actores religiosos para que apoyen programas de inmunización en América Latina y el Caribe como parte de la iniciativa Fe y Cambio Positivo para Niños, Familias y Comunidades. Está dividido en…

In 2024, to mark the 30th anniversary of the ICPD Programme of Action, the ACT Alliance Global Gender Justice Programme initiated a research process to evidence how faith actors are advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). In collaboration…

في حزيران/يونيو 2020، قام الفريق الأساسي لمبادرة التعلّم المشترك حول الإيمان والمجتمعات المحلية بصياغة وثيقة بعنوان التزامنا في التحرّك الناشط لتحقيق العدالة العرقية والتضامن. تمّت صياغة هذه الوثيقة استجابةً للمحادثات العالمية المستمرة حول العدالة العرقية والإرث الاستعماري، بالإضافة إلى التوجهات…

In 2021, JLI launched the Fair & Equitable Approach, as part of efforts to support more fair and equitable practices in its research and evidence partnerships. Since then, JLI has taken practical steps to challenge unequal power dynamics and colonial…

En 2021, JLI lanzó el Enfoque Justo y Equitativo como parte de sus esfuerzos para fomentar prácticas más justas y equitativas en sus alianzas de investigación y evidencia. Desde entonces, JLI ha tomado medidas prácticas para desafiar las desigualdades en…

In June 2020, the Joint Learning Initiative on Faith & Local Communities (JLI) core team wrote a Commitment to Action for Racial Justice and Solidarity. The statement was created in response to ongoing global conversations about racial justice and colonial…

En junio de 2020, el equipo de la Iniciativa de Aprendizaje Conjunto sobre Fe y Comunidades Locales (JLI, por sus siglas en inglés) redactó su Compromiso de Acción por la Justicia Racial y la Solidaridad. Esta declaración fue creada en…

أطلقت مبادرة التعلّم المشترك في عام 2021 نهج العدل والإنصاف في إطار جهودها لدعم ممارسات أكثر عدلاً وإنصافًا في شراكاتها البحثية وإنتاج الأدلة. ومنذ ذلك الحين، اتخذت مبادرة التعلّم المشترك خطوات عملية لمواجهة ديناميكيات القوة غير المتكافئة والإرث الاستعماري في…

Report on JLI’s 2024 activities and progress.

This training manual aims to enhance the capacity of religious scholars and FBOs in understanding children’s rights within the framework of Islamic Sharia, Afghan laws, and international laws.

While the general topic of gender and faith has received significant attention in development studies, the nexus of LGBT inclusion, faith, and development remains under-researched. Existing publications generally focus on the negative impact of religion on LGBT communities, question binaries…

This guide was developed to aid the effective use of the co-creation approach in development research. It introduces co-creation methodologies that aim to decolonize research practices, shifting power dynamics and centring community knowledge in development work. Drawing insights from co-creation…

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Religious teachings and grassroots religious teachers and clerics are important in the everyday life of faith communities, yet they largely remain an untapped resource in efforts to address intimate partner violence (IPV) in international development contexts and among migrant and…

This report aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the status of religious minorities in Lebanon, focusing on their legal, social, economic, and political situations. It seeks to uncover the challenges these groups face in accessing their rights and representation…

Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth is a charter demonstrating how Islam can be a driving force for sustainable development and environmental care. Al-Mizan also highlights the importance of culture and religion in driving behavioural change, along with scientific, technical,…

Report on the Training of Facilitators on Mind-Heart Dialogue for Bangladesh as part of the Faith and Positive Change for Children, Families and Communities (FPCC) Initiative.

The toolkit, created by MOMENTUM Country and Global Leadership, is designed to equip diverse faith actors with the information and tools needed to raise awareness, deconstruct myths, and address barriers that inhibit positive maternal mental health so that women, families,…

The idea to conduct a regional training on the Mind-Heart-Dialogue (MHD) in the South Asian Region had been in discussion at least since early 2021. In May 2022, at the regional faith engagement forum (Kathmandu, Nepal), the regional faith engagement…