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What’s faith got to do with it? A scoping study on local faith communities supporting child development and learning

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posted on 2024-10-17, 14:58 authored by Neil BoothbyNeil Boothby, Nikhit D'SaNikhit D'Sa

In a scoping study on the role of local faith communities in relation to child development and learning in low- and middle-income countries, we note the need for more scholarly attention on this topic, especially in the areas of ECD and primary and secondary education. We find very little literature that explores the current contributions of these faith communities or the impact of interventions. Most literature focuses on interventions driven by international actors that engage faith-actors in instrumentalist ways. We argue for an approach that seeks to recognize and support faith-communities as existing systems that support child development and learning, and believe such an approach will be more sustainable, respectful, and effective.

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2020-09-09

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2020-12-04

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  • English

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D’Agostino, T.J.

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