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 Religions & 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 Approach

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

Inner Development Goals and Addressing Global Challenges
African Initiated Churches and Ecological Sustainability: An Empirical Exploration
S4E4 of the SVRI Podcast: Working with Faith Leaders in Prevention & Response to Gender Based Violence:
Towards a Legacy of Resilience: Faith-led Food Systems Transformation Summit
Findings from a Theology-Informed Training for Ethiopian Orthodox Clergy
The mediating effect of positive and negative religious coping, compassion and resilience on the relationship between negative life events and wellbeing among women in Kenya, the Philippines, Nicaragua and Spain
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Recent News

Partner Spotlight: Saya Organization for Human Rights and Democracy
Partner Spotlight: Saya Organization for Human Rights and Democracy
JLI Hosts Second Global Town Hall on Faith, Evidence, and Inner Development
JLI Hosts Second Global Town Hall on Faith, Evidence, and Inner Development
JLI CEO/President Maurice A. Bloem Featured in Interfaith Dialogue Podcast Episode
JLI CEO/President Maurice A. Bloem Featured in Interfaith Dialogue Podcast Episode
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Upcoming Events

Faith in Peacebuilding: A Global Conversation

Faith in Peacebuilding: A Global Conversation

2025-07-08

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Latest Blog Posts

Retrospective Ethnography – Studying the Familiar
Retrospective Ethnography – Studying the Familiar
Faith in Action: The Role of Social Capital and Community Cohesion in Disaster Recovery and Resilience in the Asia-Pacific and Pakistan
Faith in Action: The Role of Social Capital and Community Cohesion in Disaster Recovery and Resilience in the Asia-Pacific and Pakistan
Reflections on the Hidden Peacebuilders Network Burundi Stakeholder Workshop
Reflections on the Hidden Peacebuilders Network Burundi Stakeholder Workshop
Can Sacred Spaces Help Heal from Trauma?
Can Sacred Spaces Help Heal from Trauma?
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