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January 26 – Meeting of the JLI Conflict Transformation Hub
On 26 January 2024, JLI held a session of the Conflict Transformation Hub. Hosted by Dr Jennifer Philippa Eggert, the session focused on climate, conflict/peace and religion. It was an opportunity for new and existing members to meet and share about their work, share opportunities and plan activities ...
In memoriam, Sheku Anna Chundung
We lost our friend and colleague Sheku unexpectedly before Christmas 2023. JLI had been working with Sheku since September 2022 when she joined the PVE, Youth and Interfaith project. When the project was completed, Sheku became an active member of the JLI Conflict Transformation and Faith hub. We have lost a ...
October 13 – First Open Meeting of the JLI Conflict Transformation Hub
On 13 October 2023, JLI held the first open meeting of the newly revived Conflict Transformation Learning Hub. Researchers and practitioners working locally, nationally and internationally were invited to attend.
The meeting commenced with an introduction to the Conflict Transformation Hub, its history, past ...
June 15 Religions, Humanitarianism & Development Reading Group: Evangelicals and Gangs in El Salvador
On June 15, 2023, JLI held a webinar where Dr Stephen Offutt, from Asbury Theological Seminary presented his new book ‘Blood Entanglements: Evangelicals and Gangs in El Salvador’. Olivia Wilkinson, Joint Learning Initiative on Faith & Local Communities, responded and it was followed by a Q&A session.
My Future in Research is Now as Clear as Day
My Future in Research is Now as Clear as Day
Regina Mutiru
JLI PVE, Youth and Interfaith Research Capacity Sharing project participant
While there are many online and offline opportunities that advance the course of peace and interfaith dialogue, there are a few that do so with sustainability in mind. ...
Producing knowledge on violent extremism and how to counter it: is another way possible?
Producing knowledge on violent extremism and how to counter it: is another way possible?
Dr Jennifer Philippa Eggert
Senior Research Associate, JLI
There are few societies across the globe where ideologically motivated violence in one form or another - from rightwing to leftwing, secular or religious, non-state ...
December 1 Academic Reading Group Session : Youth and aspirations in postconflict Marawi, Philippines
On December 1, 2022, JLI held a webinar where Jayeel Cornelio PhD, Ateneo de Manila University, presented his article ''Going home: youth and aspirations in postconflict Marawi, Philippines''. Patrick Godi, South Sudanese youth leader, policy researcher & co-founder of various initiatives, responded.
The ...
New Study Highlights the Role of Local Faith-Based Actors in Peacebuilding Efforts
A study by the International Partnership on Religion and Sustainable Development (PaRD) examines how the international community can better leverage local faith-based actors toward achieving more just and peaceful societies.
NEW YORK CITY, NY, July 12, 2019 – A new study commissioned by an international ...
JLI-PaRD SDG 16 Workstream Research: Expression of Interest Form
The Joint Learning Initiative on Faith and Local Communities is a knowledge partner with the International Partnership on Religion and Sustainable Development/PaRD workstreams to conduct research on partnerships/collaboration between religious/faith actors, NGOs, governmental, and inter-governmental agencies on ...
JLI Peace and Conflict Hub retired
The JLI Peace & Conflict Hub in 2018 looked at ‘what's next’ for the JLI Peace & Conflict hub, in particular if there was a way to have a face to face meeting of members in order to facilitate sharing of learning and evidence. Unfortunately, the fundraising for such an event was unsuccessful and therefore ...
JLI Webinar Ways of Working- Misean Cara and Mensen met een Missie
Introduction and discussion moderated by JLI Coordinator, Jean Duff
Guest Speakers:
Missionary Approach to Development, Seamus O’Leary, Learning and Development Manager, Misean Cara
The fire from above, and the fire from below- Peacebuilding approaches in the Philippines, Rick van der Woud, CEO, Mensen ...
JLI- KAICIID Webinar: Establishing Platforms in Conflict Areas to Support the Mobilisation of Local Faith Communities
This joint webinar features two of KAICIID's interreligious dialogue programs:
The Network for Religious Muslim and Christian Faculties and Institutes in the Arab World and the partnership in Nigeria to build inclusive and sustainable platforms for interreligious and intra-religious ...
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