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

Mind-Heart Dialogue Training of Facilitators in Bangladesh
Maternal Mental Health: A Toolkit for Engaging Faith Actors as Change Agents
Mind-Heart Dialogue Training of Trainers South Asia Region
Report on Regional Challenges in the Intersection of Freedom of Religion or Belief and Gender Equality for West Asia (Middle East) and North Africa
The Role of Religious Actors in Population Dynamics: Insights from the African Dialogues on Faith and Demography
Creating community around decolonising research methods
The Religious Leaders’ Perspectives on Corona Survey: Methods and Key Results

Recent News

Season’s Greetings from JLI
Season’s Greetings from JLI
Regional Humanitarian Partnership Week 2024: Sparking Global Change through Local Solutions in Humanitarian Action
Regional Humanitarian Partnership Week 2024: Sparking Global Change through Local Solutions in Humanitarian Action
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

Upcoming Events

Join Us at the Regional Humanitarian Partnership Week 2024 in Bangkok!

Join Us at the Regional Humanitarian Partnership Week 2024 in Bangkok!

2024-12-11

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