Key processes that support faith, interfaith and cohesion
This section outlines the range of products and processes and lists some of the organisations that support faith, interfaith and cohesion. Each one is developed in detail in the main document.
'Developing Student Voice' provides the overarching general arguments for involving young people in participatory democracy. It offers several general models of action research that could be used to develop inter-faith activities.
'The Focus Groups' describes the processes and the outcomes of the project work undertaken with some 65 young people of discrete and mixed faith groups.
'The Young British Muslim Conference' describes and evaluates a recent conference involving 120 young British Muslims. Practical guidance is suggested throughout.
'Sacred Spaces, Sacred Places, Sacred Times' outlines the use of prayer rooms, visits to the holy places of faith adherents and signposts calendars of key relevant events. It offers practical advice in the form of faith trails.
'Building bridges, schools linking with schools' examines a number of key 'linking' projects, including the detailed evaluation of Bradford's schools successful project and the Minorities of Europe's Swapping cultures.
'Spiritual Development' offers a detailed examination of this key vehicle for faith, spirit and community cohesion. Replete with definitions, websites and other resources, it nonetheless argues that there are, to date, few practical examples of development.
Organisations and funding streams that support faith, interfaith and cohesion
This section contains hyperlinks to major organisations that promote interfaith work and to organisations that offer funding. As the precise nature of this funding can change annually, readers are advised to consult individual sites regularly.
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Funding streams:
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National Association for Voluntary and Community Action (NAVCA) |
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