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.
Recent News
Interfaith Unity Transforming Lives of Children and Families Together
The Religion and International Development Unit at AAR: Calls for papers
Introducing the Institute of Domestic Violence, Religion and Migration
Upcoming Events
How to engage faith actors in survivor-led ways: Learning from and with survivors of child violence
2025-02-26
Latest Blog Posts
Religious Leader’s Engagement in Disaster Management
Hidden Peacebuilders Network meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – June 2024
Local peacebuilders celebrate “Do No Harm” initiatives at World Vision–Ateneo DS “Empowered Worldview” workshop
