World Faith

World Faith is an international NGO founded in 2008 by Frank Fredericks. The organization’s stated mission is to “to build a global movement of religiously-diverse youth to counter religious violence and end global poverty by 2030 .”[1] They aim to promote opportunities for interfaith dialogue through community service projects to “[foster] genuine dialogue that is built around the shared values of service” and to “[inspire] project participants to build cross-identity friendships and strengthen their understanding of other religious traditions.”[2]

The organization is based in New York City, but oversees chapters in Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Congo, Gambia, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Nigeria, Pakistan, Uganda, and the United States.[3] Local chapters focus on a range of issues determined by the “specific needs of the communities” which they serve, like "poverty, homelessness, women's education, and refugee needs. [4] "Because each Chapter is led by one or more local leaders, they can identify and engage with the needs of their community, addressing the local development issues. World Faith International is the primary connector, trainer, organizer, and promoter of each Chapter’s work. By emphasizing a more comprehensive approach to community development, World Faith is able to maximize our impact." [5]

Board Members include Rev. Jennifer Bailey, Alexandra Karasavva, Savneet Singh, Joshua Stanton, and Chris Stedman.[6]

In 2010, World Faith was recognized by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Forum as one of nine "most innovative organizations best positioned to promote intercultural dialogue."[7]

References

  1. ↑ "About World Faith". World Faith.org. Retrieved 25 September 2015.
  2. ↑ "Our Strategy". World Faith. Retrieved 2 December 2011.
  3. ↑ "World Faith Chapters". World Faith. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
  4. ↑ "Youth Action Net". Youth Action Net. Retrieved 2 December 2011.
  5. ↑ "World Faith". About World Faith. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
  6. ↑ "World Faith Leadership". World Faith. Retrieved 25 September 2015.
  7. ↑ "Presentation of innovative projects for intercultural understanding". United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Forum. 3 June 2010. Retrieved 2 December 2011.

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