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While African Initiated Churches are increasingly recognized as actors of social development, little research has thus far elucidated their role regarding ecological sustainability. Responding to this gap, we explore African Initiated Churches’ views on ecological sustainability and their reaction to…

Faith and religion are central to the lives of billions of people around the world. In many communities, faith leaders are among the most trusted voices, holding significant influence in shaping beliefs, attitudes and behaviours. This makes them powerful allies…

This paper discusses the role of faith-based organizations (FBOs) in transforming food systems in Rwanda, highlighting their potential to advance regenerative agriculture, reduce food loss, and support vulnerable communities. It summarizes insights from a 2025 summit co-hosted by WRI and…

Domestic violence interventions that engage religious leaders and clergy have increased significantly in recent years, spanning social work, psychology, public health, and international development. The international evidence indicates the need for culturally appropriate and theologically informed interventions that may combine…

The current study explores the mediating effect of positive and negative religious coping on the relationship between negative life events and wellbeing, via its link with compassion and resilience among women who are involved in women’s empowerment programs run by…

Violent extremism in Sub-Saharan Africa has escalated in recent years. As these groups have weaponised religion to achieve their aims, so also can it be a source of resilience. Credible religious scholars and institutions can dismantle extremist ideologies and build…

This document aims to encourage the participation of religious actors to support immunization programs in Latin America and the Caribbean as part of the Faith and Positive Change for Children, Families and Communities initiative. It is divided into 6 chapters…

Este documento tiene como objetivo impulsar la participación de actores religiosos para que apoyen programas de inmunización en América Latina y el Caribe como parte de la iniciativa Fe y Cambio Positivo para Niños, Familias y Comunidades. Está dividido en…

In 2024, to mark the 30th anniversary of the ICPD Programme of Action, the ACT Alliance Global Gender Justice Programme initiated a research process to evidence how faith actors are advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). In collaboration…

في حزيران/يونيو 2020، قام الفريق الأساسي لمبادرة التعلّم المشترك حول الإيمان والمجتمعات المحلية بصياغة وثيقة بعنوان التزامنا في التحرّك الناشط لتحقيق العدالة العرقية والتضامن. تمّت صياغة هذه الوثيقة استجابةً للمحادثات العالمية المستمرة حول العدالة العرقية والإرث الاستعماري، بالإضافة إلى التوجهات…