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Education plays a key role in shaping society and equipping individuals for the future. Faith actors have long played vital roles in education provision around the world. They can often reach vulnerable and remote communities. Teaching values is a mounting concern, as is assuring religious literacy
Faith and Education: Contestations around the Madrasa in Bangladesh
March 12, 2016
Workshop on Global Development and Religion in Guatemala
Workshop on Global Development and Religion in Guatemala
September 28, 2015
Challenges to Gender Equality in the Global Agenda
Challenges to Gender Equality in the Global Agenda
January 20, 2015
Workshop on Global Development and Religion in Kenya
Workshop on Global Development and Religion in Kenya
October 21, 2014
Education and Social Cohesion
Education and Social Cohesion
September 18, 2014
Buddhist Peacebuilders and Fresh Challenges in Asia
Buddhist Peacebuilders and Fresh Challenges in Asia
September 17, 2014
Faith and Education in Cambodia Meeting
Faith and Education in Cambodia Meeting
August 7, 2013
The Light in Her Eyes
The Light in Her Eyes
February 13, 2013
Nepal Roundtable Series: Perspectives on Education, Peacebuilding, and Faith
Nepal Roundtable Series: Perspectives on Education, Peacebuilding, and Faith
June 27, 2011
Nepal Roundtable Series: Perspectives on Faith and Peacebuilding
Nepal Roundtable Series: Perspectives on Faith and Peacebuilding
June 17, 2011
Faith and Development Leaders' Meeting
Faith and Development Leaders' Meeting
July 1, 2009
Educating Girls and Countering Child Marriage in Bangladesh: Opportunities for Faith Engagement
Educating Girls and Countering Child Marriage in Bangladesh: Opportunities for Faith Engagement
August 10, 2021
Education and Freedom of Religion or Belief in South and Southeast Asia
June 28, 2021
Cohesive Education in the Time of COVID-19
Cohesive Education in the Time of COVID-19
December 14, 2020
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Faith and Education in Bangladesh: A Review of the Contemporary Landscape and Challenges
November 1, 2020
Bangladesh: Religious Dimensions of Development and Social Cohesion: 2019 Project Year Evaluation Datasheet
September 4, 2020
Supporting a More Socially Inclusive Society in Bangladesh: Seeking Lessons from Different Experiences
July 7, 2020
Faith and Education in Bangladesh: Approaches to Religion and Social Cohesion in School Textbook Curricula
June 22, 2020
Faith and Education In Bangladesh: A Review of the Contemporary Landscape and Challenges
Faith and Education In Bangladesh: A Review of the Contemporary Landscape and Challenges
May 29, 2020
Religion and Development in Mauritania
Religion and Development in Mauritania
April 15, 2020
Religion and Development in Niger
Religion and Development in Niger
March 30, 2020
Religion and Development in Guinea
Religion and Development in Guinea
February 28, 2020
The Impact of Ethnic and Religious Diversity on Nigeria's Development Priorities
The Impact of Ethnic and Religious Diversity on Nigeria's Development Priorities
February 28, 2020
Advancing the Conversation Between Science, Theology, and History in Islam: A Madrasa Discourses Project
February 20, 2020
Forum on Faith and Education in Bangladesh: Pathways to Pluralism
February 20, 2020
Global Education Challenges: Exploring Religious Dimensions
Global Education Challenges: Exploring Religious Dimensions
November 24, 2017
Modernizing Islamic Education: Bangladesh and Senegal
Modernizing Islamic Education: Bangladesh and Senegal
November 24, 2017
Modernizing Islamic Education: The Cases of Bangladesh and Senegal
Modernizing Islamic Education: The Cases of Bangladesh and Senegal
September 22, 2016
Policy Brief: The Religious Landscape of Senegal: An Overview
Policy Brief: The Religious Landscape of Senegal: An Overview
May 20, 2016
Faith and Development in Focus: Senegal
Faith and Development in Focus: Senegal
May 2, 2016
Event Summary: Faith and Education: Contestations around the Madrasa in Bangladesh
Event Summary: Faith and Education: Contestations around the Madrasa in Bangladesh
March 12, 2016
Policy Brief: Women and Religion in Bangladesh
Policy Brief: Women and Religion in Bangladesh
December 15, 2015
Religion and Women’s Empowerment in Bangladesh
Religion and Women’s Empowerment in Bangladesh
November 15, 2015
Faith and Development in Focus: Bangladesh
Faith and Development in Focus: Bangladesh
October 1, 2015
Event Summary: Workshop on Global Development and Religion in Senegal
Event Summary: Workshop on Global Development and Religion in Senegal
February 6, 2015
Policy Brief: Education and Vulnerability - The Case of the Talibés in Senegal
Policy Brief: Education and Vulnerability - The Case of the Talibés in Senegal
December 15, 2014
Event Summary: Workshop on Global Development and Religion in Kenya
Event Summary: Workshop on Global Development and Religion in Kenya
November 1, 2014
Event Summary: Workshop on Global Development and Institutions Inspired by Faith in Bangladesh
Event Summary: Workshop on Global Development and Institutions Inspired by Faith in Bangladesh
February 1, 2014
"Olympic Values: London and Beyond" Report of the Olympic Values Symposium
"Olympic Values: London and Beyond" Report of the Olympic Values Symposium
July 1, 2012
Inspired by Faith: A Background Report "Mapping" Social Economic Development Work in the Muslim World
Inspired by Faith: A Background Report "Mapping" Social Economic Development Work in the Muslim World
January 1, 2008
Report of the Symposium on Global Development and Faith-Inspired Organizations in the Muslim World
Report of the Symposium on Global Development and Faith-Inspired Organizations in the Muslim World
December 17, 2007
Mapping the Role of Faith Communities in Development Policy: The U.S. Case in International Perspective
Mapping the Role of Faith Communities in Development Policy: The U.S. Case in International Perspective
April 1, 2007
A Discussion with Ketakandriana Rafitoson, Transparency International Initiative Madagascar
A Discussion with Ketakandriana Rafitoson, Transparency International Initiative Madagascar
February 14, 2023
A Discussion with Joy Mboya, Executive Director of the Godown Arts Centre
A Discussion with Joy Mboya, Executive Director of the Godown Arts Centre
February 15, 2017
A Discussion with Bou Khalifa Kounta, Kounta Family of the Qadiriyya Order of Senegal
A Discussion with Bou Khalifa Kounta, Kounta Family of the Qadiriyya Order of Senegal
June 7, 2016
A Discussion with Selvin Peres Hernandez, Teacher and Catholic Youth Activist, and Elvis Perez Hernandez, Visual Artist and Catholic Youth Worker
A Discussion with Selvin Peres Hernandez, Teacher and Catholic Youth Activist, and Elvis Perez Hernandez, Visual Artist and Catholic Youth Worker
January 20, 2016
A Discussion with Fr. René Santos, Salesian Youth Ministry in Guatemala
A Discussion with Fr. René Santos, Salesian Youth Ministry in Guatemala
November 3, 2015
A Discussion with Sadio Diop, Coordinator of the Institution of Islamic Well-Being for Orphans
A Discussion with Sadio Diop, Coordinator of the Institution of Islamic Well-Being for Orphans
August 18, 2015
Student Session: Speakers' Forum on Gender, Justice, and Religion at BRAC University
Student Session: Speakers' Forum on Gender, Justice, and Religion at BRAC University
May 17, 2015
A Discussion with Major Thomas Musyoki, Education Secretary for the Salvation Army's Kenya East Territory
A Discussion with Major Thomas Musyoki, Education Secretary for the Salvation Army's Kenya East Territory
April 21, 2015
A Discussion with Peter Okaalet, (formerly with) MAP International
A Discussion with Peter Okaalet, (formerly with) MAP International
April 10, 2015
A Discussion with John Kitala, National Education Secretary for the African Inland Church, Kenya
A Discussion with John Kitala, National Education Secretary for the African Inland Church, Kenya
April 9, 2015
A Discussion with Mary Gakembu, Founder of the Bethlehem Community Center in Kenya
A Discussion with Mary Gakembu, Founder of the Bethlehem Community Center in Kenya
April 8, 2015
A Discussion with Sammy Linge, Director of African Leadership and Reconciliation Ministries (ALARM)
A Discussion with Sammy Linge, Director of African Leadership and Reconciliation Ministries (ALARM)
April 6, 2015
A Discussion with Father Richard William Timm, Congregation of Holy Cross
A Discussion with Father Richard William Timm, Congregation of Holy Cross
March 25, 2015
A Discussion with Abbé Georges Diouf, the Diocesan Director of Catholic Teaching of the Archdiocese of Dakar
A Discussion with Abbé Georges Diouf, the Diocesan Director of Catholic Teaching of the Archdiocese of Dakar
March 16, 2015
A Discussion with Mandiaye Petit Badji, Founder of Parole Aux Jeunes (A Voice for Youth)
A Discussion with Mandiaye Petit Badji, Founder of Parole Aux Jeunes (A Voice for Youth)
March 13, 2015
A Discussion with Abbé Ambroise Tiné, Secretary General of Caritas Senegal
A Discussion with Abbé Ambroise Tiné, Secretary General of Caritas Senegal
March 4, 2015
A Discussion with Seyda Rokhaya Ibrahima Niass, Islamic Scholar and Woman Religious Leader in the Tijaniyya Sufi Order, Senegal
A Discussion with Seyda Rokhaya Ibrahima Niass, Islamic Scholar and Woman Religious Leader in the Tijaniyya Sufi Order, Senegal
February 8, 2015
A Discussion with Agnes Abuom, moderator of the World Council of Churches Central Committee
A Discussion with Agnes Abuom, moderator of the World Council of Churches Central Committee
November 18, 2014
A Discussion with Cheikh Djibril Diop Laye, Imam and Member of the Layene Order of Senegal
A Discussion with Cheikh Djibril Diop Laye, Imam and Member of the Layene Order of Senegal
November 17, 2014
A Discussion with Abdalla Rashid Agolla, Head of Programs at Islamic Relief Kenya
A Discussion with Abdalla Rashid Agolla, Head of Programs at Islamic Relief Kenya
November 12, 2014
A Discussion with Abdul Kassim, Founder of the Kibera Girls' Soccer Academy
A Discussion with Abdul Kassim, Founder of the Kibera Girls' Soccer Academy
October 31, 2014
A Discussion with Venerable Prajnananda Mahathera, Chairman, Banophool Adibashi Green Heart College
A Discussion with Venerable Prajnananda Mahathera, Chairman, Banophool Adibashi Green Heart College
August 24, 2014
A Discussion with Kazi Nurul Islam, Head of the Department of World Religions, Dhaka University
A Discussion with Kazi Nurul Islam, Head of the Department of World Religions, Dhaka University
August 7, 2014
A Discussion with Sister Luise Ahrens, Maryknoll Cambodia Country Representative
A Discussion with Sister Luise Ahrens, Maryknoll Cambodia Country Representative
August 7, 2014
A Discussion with Imam Mouhamed Cherif Diop, Program Coordinator at Tostan Senegal
A Discussion with Imam Mouhamed Cherif Diop, Program Coordinator at Tostan Senegal
July 31, 2014
A Discussion with Bishop Paul Sarker, Moderator Church of Bangladesh, Bishop of Dhaka
A Discussion with Bishop Paul Sarker, Moderator Church of Bangladesh, Bishop of Dhaka
June 22, 2014
A Discussion with Ashley Evans, Professor at the Royal University of Phnom Penh and Jesuit Service Cambodia Member
A Discussion with Ashley Evans, Professor at the Royal University of Phnom Penh and Jesuit Service Cambodia Member
March 30, 2013
A Discussion with Venerable Hoeurn Somnieng, Executive Director of Life and Hope Association
October 21, 2010
Agnes Abuom
Agnes Abuom
Abdalla Rashid Agolla
Abdalla Rashid Agolla
Luise Ahrens
Luise Ahrens
Mandiaye Petit Badji
Mandiaye Petit Badji
Sadio Issa Diop
Sadio Issa Diop
Mouhamed Cherif Diop
Mouhamed Cherif Diop
Georges Diouf
Georges Diouf
Mary Gakembu
Mary Gakembu
Selvin Peres Hernandez
Selvin Peres Hernandez
Elvis Perez Hernandez
Elvis Perez Hernandez
Kazi Nurul Islam
Kazi Nurul Islam
Abdul Kassim
Abdul Kassim
John Kitala
John Kitala
Bou Mouhamed Kounta
Bou Mouhamed Kounta
Sammy Linge
Sammy Linge
Prajanananda Mahathera
Prajanananda Mahathera
Joy Mboya
Joy Mboya
Thomas Musyoki
Thomas Musyoki
Seyda Rokhaya Ibrahima Niass
Seyda Rokhaya Ibrahima Niass
Peter Okaalet
Peter Okaalet
Abdulhamid Sakar
Abdulhamid Sakar
Paul Sarker
Paul Sarker
Hoeurn Somnieng
Richard William Timm
Richard William Timm
Ambroise Tiné
Ambroise Tiné