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 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.

Evidence Library

Latest Resources

Responding domestically: British Islamic faith-based organisations’ crisis response in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic
Revisión de evidencia sobre la fe y la migración climática
Child Safety in Faith Communities: Moving from Words to Actions
Religion and Ecology: Perspectives on Environment and Sustainability across Religious Traditions
Findings from a Theology-Informed Training for Ethiopian Orthodox Clergy
Discursive Constructions of Domestic Corps-Based and International Social Outreach in The Salvation Army
Religio-Cultural Determinants of Reactions to Climate Change and Related Security Risks in Traditional Religious Communities in Northern Mozambique
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Recent News

Partner Spotlight: Religiones por la Paz
Partner Spotlight: Religiones por la Paz
New Resource Launched: Evidence Review on Faith and Climate Migration
New Resource Launched: Evidence Review on Faith and Climate Migration
Celebrating the Life of JLI Member Colonel Ian Swan
Celebrating the Life of JLI Member Colonel Ian Swan
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Upcoming Events

Faith at the Frontlines of Climate Migration

Faith at the Frontlines of Climate Migration

2025-10-23

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Latest Blog Posts

Ubuntu in Action: Reflections from the G20 Interfaith Forum in Cape Town
Ubuntu in Action: Reflections from the G20 Interfaith Forum in Cape Town
Reclaiming the Divine Duty: A Faith-Inspired Call to Protect Every Child
Reclaiming the Divine Duty: A Faith-Inspired Call to Protect Every Child
Empowering Communities Through Faith: The Salvation Army Pakistan’s Holistic Approach to Child Well-being and Social Change
Empowering Communities Through Faith: The Salvation Army Pakistan’s Holistic Approach to Child Well-being and Social Change
Leaving Can Feel Like Losing Your Soul
Leaving Can Feel Like Losing Your Soul
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