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 2026 Evidence Brief on Faith, Gender, and Immunization

This specialized resource from the JLI and UNICEF ROSA synthesizes key evidence on the social and cultural dynamics affecting polio eradication in Pakistan and Afghanistan. It focuses specifically on the intersection of religious influence, gender-related barriers, and vaccine misinformation.

Drawing on insights from religious scholars, local institutions, and frontline workers across the region, this brief provides actionable, evidence-informed recommendations to help you effectively engage faith actors and navigate complex community trust issues to ensure every child is reached.

Evidence Library

Latest Resources

Mind-Heart Dialogue Regional Workshop for Faith-Based Organisations, Civil Society Organizations & Government Departments on Strengthening Civic Engagment for Routine Immunization & CCES
FPCC 2024 Faith Guidance Document on Immunisation: Training Faith Leaders on Promoting Childhood Immunisation
Mind-Heart Dialogue Facilitators’ Guide for Faith Engagement – version 2 (2024)
The Added Value of Faith Actors in Localisation: Opportunities and Barriers in Humanitarian Action
Climate change conflict and freedom of religion and belief
Change Inside and Out: An Evaluator’s Guide to Outcome Harvesting + Attitude Change
Save Children’s Lives: Responsible Banking Survival Guide
Prioritising protection and inclusion of conflict-affected displaced women and girls in Muslim-majority contexts
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Recent News

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
Testimonial Videos From Members of Our Middle East Hub on Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) and Faith
Testimonial Videos From Members of Our Middle East Hub on Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) and Faith
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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

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Latest Blog Posts

Shifting Power Balances in Research to Centre Local Faith Actors Voices through the East Africa Learning Hub

Shifting Power Balances in Research to Centre Local Faith Actors Voices through the East Africa Learning Hub

People Serving Girls at Risk (PSGR): How COVID-19 affected us and how we developed resilience

People Serving Girls at Risk (PSGR): How COVID-19 affected us and how we developed resilience

The long read: A conversation about power, equity, humanitarianism, research and religion

The long read: A conversation about power, equity, humanitarianism, research and religion

SheWORKS: Strengthening our faith community during COVID-19

SheWORKS: Strengthening our faith community during COVID-19

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