Strengthening Evidence-Based Faith Engagement

Full and appropriate engagement of the capacities of faith actors in the achievement of humanitarian and development goals through effective partnerships with public sector and secular entities, as well as among religious groups themselves.

What We Do

Start here to learn more about the evidence on the role of faith actors in humanitarian and development work.

New to Religion & Development?

Start here to learn about the role of faith actors in humanitarian and development work.

Learn More About the JLI Learning Hubs

JLI convenes multisector hubs to increase the evidence of faith engagement, policy and practice.

Research & Knowledge Partnerships

JLI works with organizations worldwide to build evidence and serve as a knowledge partner.

The JLI Fair and Equitable Initiative

We support the continued struggle to change narratives and pursue anti-racism.

SPOTLIGHT

The 2022 State of the Evidence in Religions and Development Report

This flagship report from the JLI summarizes the evidence on religious activities in development in relation to health, the environment, gender, migration, peace and conflict, and violence against children.

Reviewing research from authors around the world, this report helps you to quickly identify useful and trust-worthy evidence when considering the roles of religions in development.

Evidence Library

Latest Resources

The Work and Evidence Generation of Faith Actors on Peacebuilding and Governance in East Africa
Podcast: Addressing violence against women through community-grounded research
Religion and Development: Towards a Sri Lankan Spirituality
FPCC: Plan de suivi, d’évaluation, de redevabilité et d’apprentissage
FPCC: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Plan
Domestic violence attitudes and responses in UK ethnic minority and migrant communities and the role of religious and cultural influences: A qualitative study
The role of faith-based organizations in tackling food loss and waste in Rwanda: A preliminary study

Recent News

Queen Margaret University is looking for case examples of Faith and Culturally-Sensitive MHPSS
Queen Margaret University is looking for case examples of Faith and Culturally-Sensitive MHPSS
Testimonial Videos From Members of Our Middle East Hub on Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) and Faith
Testimonial Videos From Members of Our Middle East Hub on Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) and Faith
Join the Global Nutrition Dialogues: A Call for Faith Communities to Lead the Conversation
Join the Global Nutrition Dialogues: A Call for Faith Communities to Lead the Conversation

Upcoming Events

Decolonising Evidence? Practical Approaches to Faith and GBV Prevention

Decolonising Evidence? Practical Approaches to Faith and GBV Prevention

2024-11-14

Latest Blog Posts

Local peacebuilders celebrate “Do No Harm” initiatives at World Vision–Ateneo DS “Empowered Worldview” workshop
Local peacebuilders celebrate “Do No Harm” initiatives at World Vision–Ateneo DS “Empowered Worldview” workshop
Faith and Positive Change for Children, Families and Communities : A Catalyst for Community Transformation through Faith Leaders – Part 3
Faith and Positive Change for Children, Families and Communities : A Catalyst for Community Transformation through Faith Leaders – Part 3
Faith and Positive Change for Children and Families : A Catalyst for Community Transformation through Faith Leaders – Part 2
Faith and Positive Change for Children and Families : A Catalyst for Community Transformation through Faith Leaders – Part 2
Faith and Positive Change for Children, Families and Communities : A Catalyst for Community Transformation through Faith Leaders – Part 1
Faith and Positive Change for Children, Families and Communities : A Catalyst for Community Transformation through Faith Leaders – Part 1