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
FPCC Regional Forum with Faith Actors of Latin America and the Caribbean
In-person meeting of our Middle East Hub on Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) and Faith
JLI Refugee Hub: 2023 roundtable series on religion and refugees
Upcoming Events
Religions, Humanitarianism, and Development Research Reading Group – May 9, 2024
2024-05-09