Domains of faith impact: how “faith” is perceived to shape faith-based international development organisations

Ware, Vicki‐Ann; Ware, Anthony; Clarke, Matthew

doi:10.1080/09614524.2016.1149150

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“…However, the existing literature has failed to examine the specific role played by faith in the work of faith-based NGOs (for exceptions, see Bornstein, 2005;Ware et al, 2016;Freeman, 2018). For example, according to Freeman (2018), faith has the potential of positively and negatively affecting the work of FBOs.…”

Section: Faith-based Organisations and Faith In Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In examining how faith shapes the activities, structures and outcomes of NGOs, Ware et al (2016) found mixed results. For instance, they maintain that faith or beliefs motivate workers and donors to engage in development based on ethical grounds and a sense of calling to engage in development.…”

Section: Faith-based Organisations and Faith In Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…At the same time, we explore the strategies used by WVG in promoting holistic development in communities dominated by Islam. In doing so, this article contributes to the limited literature on how faith is manifested in FBOs and the role it plays in their dayto-day administration (see Freeman, 2018;Ware et al, 2016). Understanding discussions of faith in FBOs is crucial as it has the potential of shaping the design and implementation of development interventions by NGOs working especially in Muslim contexts.…”

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confidence: 98%

“…As such, international organisations including the World Bank now recognise the relevance of religious faith and institutions in development discourse (Belshaw et al, 2001). 1 This recognition leads governments, World Bank and other multilateral organisations to seek to understand and engage with faith-based organisations (FBOs) in development (see Bornstein, 2005;Clarke and Ware, 2015;Freeman, 2018;Ware et al, 2016). 2 The increasing recognition and willingness to fund the activities of FBOs in development is justified by reference to their contributions to local development through the provision of social services, especially in developing countries (see Clarke, 2006;Hershey, 2016;Jennings, 2008).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Further, there is a claim that FBOs are more effective than secular organisations through their grassroots connection and understanding of local contexts, albeit with contrary views (Hershey, 2016;Tomalin, 2012). Whereas the role of religious faith in development in developed countries has received much attention in the literature (Clarke, 2006;Clarke, 2008;Clarke and Ware, 2015;Tomalin, 2012;Ware et al, 2016), the same cannot be said of developing countries like Ghana.…”

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Does Religious Faith Matter in Development Practice? Perspectives from the Savelugu-Nanton District in Northern Ghana

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Religious faith and its role in development policy and practice has received much attention in recent years. However, there is relatively limited knowledge of how Christian faith is manifested in the day-to-day administration of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and how that shapes their relationships with intended beneficiaries in a Muslim-dominated community. This article addresses the knowledge gap by examining how the Christian identity of World Vision Ghana (WVG) and the 'religious lifeworlds' of employees and the extent to which these shape their development interventions in Northern Ghana. Using a qualitative research approach, we found that religious faith and beliefs play a key role in WVG employees' daily administrative activities and field operations, with the employees often perceiving development as a religious act. We argue that in an attempt to promote 'holistic development', WVG employees draw on lifestyle evangelism and community structures to promote their Christian values in a multi-faith environment with Muslim dominance. In doing so, we show how the religious configuration of Muslim-dominated communities creates challenges for Christian NGOs in their attempt to promote holistic development. The implications of the research findings are discussed.

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Section: Faith-based Organisations and Faith In Developmentmentioning

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Section: Faith-based Organisations and Faith In Developmentmentioning

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A Potent Fuel? Faith Identity and Development Impact in World Vision Community Programming

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This paper explores the role of faith identity on impact in development by looking at the programming of a major international faith‐based development organisation (FBDO). It argues that faith identity rests not only in the internal projected identity of the FBDO but also on perceptions of that identity in the community, highlighting the role context plays in the formulation of faith identity and its impact. Secondly, the paper argues that FBDOs possess not only a faith identity but also a development one and that it is the interplay between both that allows for the creation of engagement and trust in interventions.

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Exploring why religious faith may distinguish faith‐based from non‐faith‐based NGOs: Theoretical insights from Cambodia

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Faith-based and non-faith-based non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are significant service providers in the developing world, yet limited research has compared these organisations, especially in the context of Southeast Asia. This paper explores a theoretical concept related to why religious faith may distinguish Christian faith-based organisations (FBOs) from non-faith-based NGOs. Qualitative data were analysed from 41 interviews across 13 Christian FBOs and 12 non-faith-based NGOs working with women and children in Cambodia who have been (or were at risk of being) sexually exploited, trafficked or involved in sex work. Faith was found to distinguish FBOs from non-faith-based NGOs in all four of the dimensions comparatively examined in the study: (1) goals and missions, (2) motivations, (3) approaches to care and (4) conceptions of success. It is argued that the contrasts between these two types of organisations, in terms of faith, are related to the combination of both the infusion of faith in FBOs and factors related to the development context in which these organisations worked, a theoretical concept posited as Context-Infusion Convergence.

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Domains of faith impact: how “faith” is perceived to shape faith-based international development organisations

Cited by 17 publications

References 36 publications

Does Religious Faith Matter in Development Practice? Perspectives from the Savelugu-Nanton District in Northern Ghana

Does Religious Faith Matter in Development Practice? Perspectives from the Savelugu-Nanton District in Northern Ghana

A Potent Fuel? Faith Identity and Development Impact in World Vision Community Programming

Exploring why religious faith may distinguish faith‐based from non‐faith‐based NGOs: Theoretical insights from Cambodia

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