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This report provides an overview of the engagement with faith-based actors and faith-related activities by the members of the United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force on Engaging Faith-Based Actors for Sustainable Development

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…

INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE? The quality and use of evidence in humanitarian action Paul Knox Clarke and James Darcy ALNAP Study This paper reviews the quality of evidence available today to support humanitarian action. It focuses primarily on evidence generated by the ‘formal…

The goal of the Tangiraneza “Start Well” Innovation Child Survival Project (ICSP) was to reduce morbidity, mortality, and improve nutritional status of children under five and pregnant women in Nyamagabe District, Southern Province, Rwanda. The project’s objective was to improve…

Multi-purpose Agents Success Story in Murrupula District (2015-2018) One of the main activities of PIRCOM is the training of Volunteers for Dissemination Messages-Actions on Prevention and Treatment of Malaria through Door-to-Door visits. The local people initiated the idea for volunteers to…

Highlighting needs in conflict, disaster, health and crisis; with special attention to the Agenda for Humanity, Sendai Framework and NY Refugee Compact.

Summary of the Mobilisation of Local Faith Communities Hub, Trinity College Dublin, 8-9 December 2016 Hub co-chairs: Christo Greyling, World Vision International Catriona Dejean, Tearfund

The population of Syria and Iraq is feeling the toll of the armed conflicts in their countries. The new report "The Protection Needs of Minorities from Syria and Iraq" from the Norwegian Church Aid and World Council of Churches, highlights…

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…

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…

Trócaire and Groupe URD research project This is a research project looking into localization and specifically reinforce the capacity of its local partners and share the essential aspects of humanitarian action with them. Trócaire aims to reinforce humanitarian aid in the least…

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

Dec 8 and 9, 2016 What do we do now? Setting the scene for the Mobilisation of Local Faith Communities Hub Meeting Discussion Presentation includes feedback ppt  

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.

Understanding the roles of faith-based health-care providers in Africa: review of the evidence with a focus on magnitude, reach, cost, and satisfaction. At a time when many countries might not achieve the health targets of the Millennium Development Goals and…

The sharpening focus on global health and the growing recognition of the capacities and scope of faith-based groups for improving community health outcomes suggest an intentional and systematic approach to forging strong, sustained partnerships between public sector agencies and faith-based…

Following an 18-month programme of research into the role of faith-based charities, authors Lucy de Las Casas and Rachel Wharton drew together the key findings of their work. They outlined what makes faith-based charities unique, the contribution they make to the…

Alastair Ager reflects on three conversations that shaped the writing of "Faith, Secularism and Humanitarian Engagement", by Alastair Ager and Joey Ager. To watch the video, click below- https://youtu.be/TATQVvSxMbg

OAIC Livelihoods Programme:towards evidence based action to end hunger. Presentation by Nicta Lubaale to the JLI capacity building hub, 8th Dec 2016

December 2016 presentation about Islamic Relief's current program activities for the Mobilization of Local Faith Communities Hub. Presenter - Neelam Fida

Mother's Union (Anglican Alliance)- JLI Presentation 07.12.16 JLI Mobilization of Local Faith Communities Presentation Robert Dawes

The Salvation Army Presentation 081216 Mobilizing Local Faith Communities Lt Colonel (Dr) Dean Pallant, Director: The Salvation Army, International Social Justice Commission

Soka Gakkai International (SGI) and Earth Charter International (ECI) "Mapting" App to promote youth involvement in implementation of SDGs. The Mapting app is available on both Android and iOS devices and can be viewed and downloaded here: www.mapting.org The app engages youth take photos or…

Review of Samaritan Purse’s Church and Community Mobilisation Programme Presentation Samaritan’s Purse started church mobilisation programming in 2005 Presentation for Dec 2016 Mobilization of Local Faith Communities Hub meeting See below for presentation by Jodi Blackham

ICM Evidence Presentation Dec 2016 Case Study Evidence on Programs of Contributions of LFCs to Community Development and Humanitarian Needs Lincoln Lau