PaRD’s SDG 16 workstream (peace, justice and strong institutions)

commissioned the Joint Learning Initiative on Faith and Local Communities (JLI) to conduct this scoping study on partnerships with local faith actors (LFAs) for peaceful and inclusive societies.

The International Partnership on Religion and Sustainable Development (PaRD) brings together governmental and intergovernmental entities with civil society organizations, such as religious and value-driven organizations, to harness the positive impact of religion and values in sustainable development and humanitarian assistance. One of PaRD’s focus areas is Sustainable Development Goal 16 on peace and justice.

Corresponding author information: Dr. Olivia Wilkinson, Director of Research, Joint Learning Initiative on Faith and Local Communities: [email protected]

Suggested citation: S. Trotta and O. Wilkinson. (2019) Partnering with Local Faith Actors to Support Peaceful and Inclusive Societies. Washington DC; Bonn: Joint Learning Initiative on Faith and Local Communities; International Partnership on Religion and Sustainable Development (PaRD)

JLI launched the report with the PaRD SDG 16 work-stream at the 2019 HLPF side event: Together for the Goals: Religious Actors’ role in sustaining peace

View the PaRD SDG 16 Presentation from the launch of the report.

Find more information about the JLI-PaRD partnership here. View study on PaRD website