Faith-based Approaches to Health
Overview
Taken from the United Nations Population Fund's information on working with Faith-based Organisations (FBOs):
Faith and religion play a vital role in the lives and cultures of most people throughout the world. Indeed, about 70 per cent of people identify themselves as members of a religious or spiritual community. Religious values and practices are often deeply entwined in the fabric of daily lives, and the leaders of churches, mosques, temples and other religious communities play a powerful role in shaping attitudes, opinions and behaviour.
Faith-based organizations, sometimes referred to as FBOs, also have a long history of making a difference in people’s lives by delivering crucial social services. Faith-based service delivery networks continue to identify and reach out to those in need, often during the most difficult times and in the most remote areas. FBOs were among the earliest responders to mobilize around – and continue to be major contributors – to the worldwide response to AIDS.
Background
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In the Community
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Related Organisations
- IMA World Health: A faith-based organization working to restore health, hope and dignity to those most in need.
Related Papers and Links
- WHO: Faith based organizations play a major role in HIV/AIDS care and treatment in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Dr Bharat Devkota, October 2011
CHGN Commentary: This article attempts to define ‘Development’ and ‘Holistic Development. Presenting the underlying assumptions and differences between Christian and secular development. It also provides some historical perspectives of development and the emergence of the ‘Holistic Approach’. Finally, it illustrates the number of challenges that organisations may face adopting the model of Holistic Development Read more.
- Summary report of UNFPA Global Forum of Faith-Based Organizations on Population and Development.