Faith and International Family Planning
Many faith traditions and denominations, as well as their religious leaders and adherents, support family planning, and essentially all faith traditions support the concept of healthy timing and spacing of pregnancy. While areas of lively debate remain, particularly regarding different approaches toward youth, FIOs and faith leaders serve as essential providers and promoters of family planning services. WFDD explores the complexity of this issue across the globe, as well as at the country level, to fill gaps of knowledge regarding permissibly of family planning methods and the involvement of faith actors.
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Handa ISPS: Sports and Human Development Fellowships
ISPS supports action-focused pilot projects and relevant research and communications by inspired young leaders who see sports as an avenue to promote development and peace.
Workshop on Global Development and Religion in Nigeria
On October 2, 2017, the World Faiths Development Dialogue (WFDD) convened a workshop in Washington, D.C. to discuss the intersection of development and religion in Nigeria.
Kenya’s Complex and Vibrant Religious Landscape: Features and Prospects
Kenya’s vibrant and diverse religious communities and institutions
are omnipresent throughout the country, playing complex roles in daily life.
Guatemala: Religion and Policy Intertwined
This brief provides an overview of Guatemala's religious communities and highlights the contributions of faith-inspired development.
Ahimsa Forum 2017: Global Health, Social Entrepreneurship and Faith-inspired Communities
The final report of the third Ahimsa Forum held on June 28-30, 2017 summarizes three days of presentations, rich dialogue, and in depth discussions.
Faith, Mental and Emotional Well-Being in Bangladesh
This Speakers' Forum on Religion and Development in Bangladesh took place on May 20,2017, exploring the topic of mental health and the critical intersections with religious belief and practice.