Faith to Action Network is an interfaith organisation which focuses on peaceful co-existence, sexual and reproductive health and rights, and gender equality and women’s rights.
About JISRA
The Joint Initiative for Strategic Religious Action (JISRA) is a partnership of 50 civil society organisations based in Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iraq, Kenya, Mali, Nigeria and Uganda (with supporting lobby and advocacy in Europe and the USA). This international, interreligious partnership is implementing a five-year programme (2021-2025) in partnership with the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to further peaceful and just societies where all enjoy Freedom of Religion and Belief (FoRB).
The basis of the programme is JISRA’s conviction that Freedom of Religion and Belief and interfaith dialogue are essential and integral to the realisation of peaceful and just societies. In addition, diverse religious actors, including women and youth, can and need to play an important role in this process as change makers. JISRA believes their voices must be heard.
That is why JISRA stimulates positive forces within and between religious communities for more peaceful and inclusive societies. From the word 'jisr' which means bridge in Arabic, JISRA leverages the constructive role of religious actors. This programme addresses harmful norms and narratives within religious communities, stimulates cooperation between religions and shows that different religious traditions can come together in a common vision for a better and fairer society. JISRA pays special attention to increasing the role of women and youth in setting the vision and solutions to advancing FoRB and promoting youth and women’s participation in decision-making fora.
Rooted in Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on Freedom of Religion and Belief, JISRA contributes to Sustainable Development Goal 16 (Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies) and Sustainable Development Goal 5 (Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls).
Partners
The programme is coordinated by 4 international consortium partners: Mensen met een Missie (lead organisation), Tearfund UK and Tearfund The Netherlands, Faith to Action Network and Search for Common Ground. At the international level, the programme partners with the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and is supported by technical partner NRTP. At country level, 46 organisations with very diverse backgrounds implement the programme in the 7 focus countries. You can find all of our partners through the menu below.Mensen met een Missie aims to facilitate dialogue between people on each side of a conflict, to decrease hatred and mistrust globally in order to create a world without violence.
SFCG aims to transform the way the world deals with conflict: from adversarial approaches to collaborative solutions.
Tearfund supports churches, faith groups and local communities to address the effects and systemic causes of violent conflict and bring lasting peace for themselves, their neighbours and their society.
CAFOD works in many conflict-affected fragile states on development challenges in a variety of areas, including peacebuilding, governance, and capacity strengthening.
EECMY-DASSC is a church development agency, which works in a variety of areas ranging from Child and Youth Care to Health.
EIFDDA is an alliance of ten major Faith Based Organization (FBOs) who bring multi-faith perspectives in promoting peaceful co-existence.
The EKHCDC aims to provide holistic and sustainable development for an empowered community; its programmes ranging from water and sanitation to disaster prevention.
EOC-DICAC represents the development department of the Orthodox Church in Ethiopia, which makes it a large and influential organization. EOC-DICAC aims to create a just society where everyone has access to basic services. They do this by tackling the root causes of poverty, namely drought and conflict.
EMWACDC uses a church-based and community-based approach to encourage ownership and sustainability within a variety of projects, ranging from HIV/AIDS to economic empowerment.
EMDA is part of the Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council, and focusses on mobilising Muslim leaders in changing harmful behaviour.
EMRADA concerns itself with poverty reduction in pastoral and remote areas of rural communities.
ECFE is made of different evangelical denominations, and aims to promote peacebuilding and freedom of religion and belief.
The IIA aims to provide sustainable solutions for Muslim communities’ spiritual, social and economic problems.
The IRCE consists of seven major religious denominations and aims to promote peaceful coexistence and collaboration between different religious communities.
The Asian Muslim Action Network (AMAN) Indonesia, has been a pioneer of peace education for women at the grassroots level, conducting community organising through women's groups and conducting national and international advocacy related to Women, Peace and Security.
The Institute for Interfaith Dialogue in Indonesia (DIAN Institute) or better known as Interfidei (Institute for Inter-Faith Dialogue in Indonesia), was founded in 1991 by the theologian, thinker and humanist Dr. Th. Sumartana, together with a number of figures with different backgrounds and strong social-religious commitment.
“Fahmina” means our understanding, our reasoning, or our perspective on religious texts and social reality, or our understanding of being Indonesian.
Fatayat NU is one of the autonomous bodies of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and was formed for young women.
The gusdurian network is a synergy arena in practical, cultural and non-political spaces. The network includes individuals, local communities/forums, and organisations who feel inspired by Gus Dur's example of values, thoughts, and struggles.
Imparsial was founded by 18 human rights workers in 2002. Imparsial is taken from the word impartiality: a mandate to defend every victim of human rights violations regardless of social origin, gender, ethnicity or race, as well as political and religious beliefs.
The MOSINTUWU Institute is an association of people working for peace efforts during conflict and post-conflict in the Poso Regency (Central Sulawesi) area and its surroundings.
Muhammadiyah through the JISRA programme invites interfaith communities in Indonesia to build a strong and inclusive community where religious actors become supporters of Freedom of Religion and Belief (FORB) and peace.
The establishment of Nasyi'atul Aisyiyah (NA) cannot be separated from the history of Muhammadiyah itself which is very concerned about the continuity of the cadres, particularly young women, who continue the struggle for better education
Peacegen teach peace to Educators, Parents, Community leaders and young people through creative media and activities across Indonesia and beyond.
CAPNI, a Christian organisation, is committed to preserving the existence and identity of minorities and vulnerable communities and promoting their rights. Through projects that contribute to community development, health and education in a way that achieves integration and partnership we work to keep the hope alive.
PFO is a non-profit organisation whose primary focus is on promoting peacebuilding, freedom, human rights, and transitional justice, and it has recently expanded its scope to include the pressing issue of climate change.
CYU aims to engage communities in security, peace building, and democratisation processes by influencing national and county level legislative and policy frameworks on democracy, peace, and security.
The CICC is an interfaith organisation which uses intra- and interfaith dialogue to promote peace, security, and development.
The IRCK is a national coalition of all major faith communities in Kenya, which aims to promote peace and governance, health and social well-being, and environmental protection and education, through interfaith collaboration.
KECOSCE works in coastal Kenya by capacity building and increasing the empowerment of women and youth in economic and governmental areas.
The KMYA aims to empower young Muslims through constructive engagement and participation in a democratic, healthy, peaceful and just society.
MUHURI focuses on human rights of marginalised groups, particularly in coastal and northern Kenya, and documents gross human rights violations as well as raise awareness on human rights and constitutionalism.
The SUPKEM is an umbrella body of all Muslim institutions, and aims to decrease poverty, empower the marginalised, and increase partnerships with government institutions.
From it's French name Réseau Islam Population et Développement, RIPOD is a network of all kinds of Muslim religious leaders, interested in peace and fighting violent extremism.
From the French name Mouvement des Cadres et Responsables Chrétiens, the MCRC aims to promote peace through inter-religious and intercultural dialogue, focusing mainly on Christian lay executives and male and female leaders.
From it's French name Jeunesse En Mission, JEM aims to be involved in all spheres of society for the holistic well-being of individuals and their communities.
CAFOD works in many conflict-affected fragile states on development challenges in a variety of areas, including peacebuilding, governance, and capacity strengthening.
DIWA is an Islamic organisation which aims to reduce inequality and religious extremism, and increase opportunities of disadvantaged and vulnerable communities.
DREP Centre bring youth, women, leaders, and other grassroots members of various religious, political and ethnic groups together in order to promote trust, reconciliation, and peace building.
FOMWAN is an umbrella organisation for Muslim women’s associations in Nigeria, and works to promote (female) education on all levels, and increase women’s socioeconomic opportunities.
JPRM provides a space for rural community members to discuss issues such as economic development, social justice, peace promotion, public and community health matters, education, Christian-Muslim relations and community conflict management strategies.
RURCON is an interdenominational organisation which promotes sustainable peace in communities, works against substance abuse, and supports dialogues between farmers and herders.
SUWA includes community actors in intra-, inter-, and extra-religious engagement on a variety of issues, including health, sex – and gender based violence, and economic empowerment.
WIC aims to bring leaders and members of women’s faith groups together to address peace and conflict, women’s common concerns such as health, literacy, and environment, and poverty-related issues. It also includes youths in building a harmonious interfaith coexistence.
ARLPI is an organisation consisting of several different religious denominations and aims to bring Christians and Muslims together to work on peace, reconciliation, and cooperation between different faiths.
CUO-TEDDO aims to promote sustainable and holistic community development in several areas, such as gender and social justice, governance and social accountability, and water, sanitation and hygiene, to women and youth.
MCJIL focuses on justice, human rights, peace, good governance, and rule of law through promotion of public interest, civil liberties, and obligations under the law.
TERELEPAR is an inter-religious organisation, which aims to promote a culture of non-violence and respect of human rights through peacebuilding, human rights advocacy, and conflict transformation.
UJCC works to enhance social and economic transformation in a holistic, efficient, and sustainable manner by advocating for good governance, peace building and community service.
WUFBON is an interfaith network, which addresses a variety of issues through advocacy, experience sharing, and networking.
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