World Faiths Development Dialogue (WFDD) is a not-for-profit organization working at the intersection of religion and global development.
Washington, DC
Joined August 2012
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Report Launch: Addressing Gender-Based Violence in Bangladesh: What Roles for Faith-Inspired Actors? - mailchi.mp/bb7d9536b7df/wfdd…
WFDD Update: Religion and Covid-19, Gender in Bangladesh, FoRB in South/Southeast Asia, Family Planning in West Africa - mailchi.mp/efa3c70084bf/wfdd…
Join us for an upcoming event on August 11: Girls' Access to Education in Bangladesh During COVID-19 - mailchi.mp/faac36b93090/upco…
A Platform to Track COVID-19: Focus on Religious Dimensions and International Development Policy and Practice - mailchi.mp/6dca504de8af/a-pl…
Today is the International Day of #ZeroTolerance for FGM, so we're looking at the role of religious leaders and communities in addressing this harmful practice that hurts girls and women. #EndFGM #ZeroTolerance4FGM
In this podcast Sean Callaghan (@28TooMany) talks with @patlakath about #femalegenitalcutting and approaches to speeding its eradication. He focuses on the 28 African countries where the practice is widespread & diaspora communities. #EndFGM #ZeroTolerance ow.ly/psxh30nAMTR
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A critical factor in ending child marriage: working with religious leaders berkleycenter.georgetown.edu… @GUberkleycenter @WorldFaiths @GirlsNotBrides
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Our work with @WorldFaiths has utilized @wef data to investigate the complex relationship between religion and development in #Senegal. Check out our website and #wef19 for more insights! #religion #globaldev #globalization #dialogue ow.ly/VTkO30ns37H
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A different and challenging dialogue, at @GUberkleycenter @WorldFaiths
Spent a fascinating two day as participant in a symposium with 25 scholars & racial healing practitioners from Americas, Europe & Africa addressing the wounds of slavery, organized by UNESCO Slave Route Project & Guerrand-Hermès Foundation for Peace. #slavetrade #healing #racism
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Today @patlakath, a BC senior fellow / @WorldFaiths director, is moderating a #18IACC panel examining linkages between #corruption, violent extremism, #conflict, and forced #migration, plus strategies and development entry points to address these linkages. ow.ly/AHSr30mklCs
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On the Berkley Forum Senior Fellow @patlakath outlines how the #G20 #InterfaithForum brings religious voices into the global agenda-setting process and recaps the 2018 gathering, including #inequality and the future of #work #education. #globaldev ow.ly/nQGk30md2EM
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Berkley Center Senior Fellow @patlakath on #DayoftheGirl: it behooves religious leaders/communities to take a lead in changing norms and practices, in communities and in families, so that the girl child is honored, developed, and truly loved everywhere. ow.ly/IuFg30mbnQk
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On September 21 @patlakath, Berkley Center senior fellow and executive director of @WorldFaiths, received the 2018 Peacemaker Award from @BYUCCR for her work in #peacebuilding and #development. #globaldev ow.ly/SDQK30maWwy
Contraceptive methods help families space births, yet many myths and misconceptions remain. Read about our work with faith leaders in #Senegal to promote maternal and child health through family planning: berkleycenter.georgetown.edu… #Worldcontraceptionday #globalhealth #FaithandFP
Interested in the #data? See our Monitoring and Evaluation brief: berkleycenter.georgetown.edu… #WorldContraceptionDay #WCD2018
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In honor of #PeaceDay our Center for Conflict Resolution presented @patlakath with the Annual Peacemaker Award. Senior fellow at @GUberkleycenter , professor at @georgetownsfs , and executive director of @WorldFaiths , her work exemplifies our commitment to conflict resolution.
Event alert: Join @patlakath at @GUberkleycenter, TOMORROW, for a discussion on @InterFaithG20 #dcevents #interfaith #G20
Don't miss it: RSVP to join us TOMORROW to hear @johntmonahan/ @patlakath/Cynthia Hotton/David Moore (@USAID) discuss the @InterFaithG20 agenda and how religious leaders are involved in #G20 agenda focal issues: #futureofwork, #education and #foodsecurity. ow.ly/FuLU30lS6qT
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Join us September 19 at 12:00 p.m. to hear Vinya Ariyaratne, leader of @sarvodayalanka, discuss its roles in direct conflict resolution, reconciliation, and governance in #SriLanka. @patlakath / @SusieOHayward will discuss lessons learned. Lunch available. ow.ly/tAF230lLpnF
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Has the D.C. water advisory piqued your interest in clean water? Learn more about the roles that faith-inspired leaders/communities/organizations play in worldwide efforts to assure universal access to clean water and sanitation in our report. @WorldFaiths ow.ly/uxRp30kWCOi nitter.gq/Georgetown/status/1017…
Students, faculty & staff in #DC: @dcwater has issued a boil water advisory. Main and medical campuses of #Georgetown are impacted. All are advised to boil their water for cooking and drinking until further notice. More details on campus services to come: bit.ly/2L7gfek