New York, September 22, 2016
The Moral Imperative convened to discuss next steps to end extreme poverty by 2030. Previously, the group met to sign theĀ Faith-Based Action Framework, including partnersĀ from faith-based organizations and religious groups, World Bank and UN representatives. The three working groups (evidence, advocacy and collaboration) gave updates on work over the past year. The intention of the Working Groups is to foster collaboration among key faith-based leaders and organizations, World Bank and UN agencies to discern the best way to implement the Faith-based Action Framework to End Poverty and Advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
JLI Coordinator, Jean Duff, co-moderates theĀ Evidence Working Group along with Dean Pallant from the Salvation Army. The Evidence Group is comprised of over 20 faith-based organizations and is currently piloting their collaborative Guide.
The morning ended with breakout groups and large group discussion on implications for next steps in meeting the SDGs. Additionally, the afternoon session focused on faith and refugees and forced migration.
For a more comprehensive summary go to World Council of Churches: