Faith-based organization

A faith-based organization is an organization whose values are based on faith and/or beliefs, which has a mission based on social values of the particular faith, and which most often draws its activists (leaders, staff, volunteers) from a particular faith group. The faith to which the organization is relating to does not have to be academically classified as religion. The term "faith-based organization" is more inclusive than the term "religious organization" as it refers also to the non-congregation faith beliefs.[1]

Faith-based organizations are grass-root organizations active locally but also on an international[2] scale. Their funding comes from member donations, but they are also eligible for state[3] or international grants.[4]

Currently, this terminology is widely used in governmental,[5][6] inter-governmental,[7][8] and non-governmental settings.[9] World Bank prepared a list of international faith-based organizations.[10]

Policymakers in Germany have recognised the potential in cooperating with faith-based organizations.[11]


References
  1. Bielefeld, Wolfgang; Cleveland, William Suhs (2013-06-01). "Defining Faith-Based Organizations and Understanding Them Through Research". Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly. 42 (3): 442–467. doi:10.1177/0899764013484090. ISSN 0899-7640. S2CID 143756111.
  2. Ferris, Elisabeth (June 2005). "Faith-based and secular humanitarian organizations" (PDF). International Revue of the Red Cross. ICRC. Retrieved 2016-05-27.
  3. "Faith-Based Organizations FAQ". www.usaid.gov. Retrieved 2016-05-27.
  4. "How Is a Faith-Based Nonprofit Different From Other NPOs?". About.com Money. Retrieved 2016-05-27.
  5. "Faith-Based & Community Organizations". www.usaid.gov. Archived from the original on 2019-06-24. Retrieved 2016-05-27.
  6. "The President and Vice President Speak at the Easter Prayer Breakfast". whitehouse.gov. Retrieved 2016-05-27 – via National Archives.
  7. "Faith-based organizations | Education | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization". www.unesco.org. Retrieved 2016-05-27.
  8. "Development Dialogue on Values and Ethics – Partnerships with Faith-Based Organizations". web.worldbank.org. Archived from the original on 2016-08-13. Retrieved 2016-05-27.
  9. "Faith-Based Organizations FAQ". www.usaid.gov. Retrieved 2016-05-27.
  10. "Development Dialogue on Values and Ethics – Directory of Faith-based Organizations". web.worldbank.org. Retrieved 2016-05-27.
  11. Weig, Berthold. "Ambitious mission", D+C - Development + Cooperation, 09 October 2019.


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