Religious organizations can be essential partners in creating positive change in their communities. Governmental agencies often work with faith leaders because they are influential and well-connected to the people they serve. Their presence, coupled with their capacity to deliver critical services, allows them to mobilize communities and earn the communities’ trust, which makes them a vital stakeholder to create change.
CRCC and National Disaster Interfaiths Network create the below infographic with 10 best practices for working with faith communities.
Also, keep these six principles on engaging faith communities in mind.
Find additional tools on CRCC’s website.
Ten Tips for Government Engagement with Religious Communities
