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

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
Sinhala: The State of the Evidence in Religions and Development
Tamil: The State of the Evidence in Religions and Development
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), Culture and Faith in the Syrian Context: A Scoping Study
Multi- Faith High-Level Forum: Advancing Positive Outcomes for Children, Families and Communities – Conference Report
L’état des lieux des données probantes dans le domaine des religions et du développement
Terminal Evaluation Report of the Faith for Earth Coalition

Recent News

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
JLI piloted new Religions and Development Research course with five Anglican colleges worldwide
JLI piloted new Religions and Development Research course with five Anglican colleges worldwide
JLI and UZH Conference on Faith-Sensitive Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
JLI and UZH Conference on Faith-Sensitive Mental Health and Psychosocial Support

Upcoming Events

Exploring an inter-faith training approach for Christian and Muslim clerics

Exploring an inter-faith training approach for Christian and Muslim clerics

2024-10-03