In this period of uncertainty, it is important to remember that religion and faith can be adapted to meet challenging circumstances. Religious actors and communities can play a pivotal role in preventing the spread of the COVID-19 as well as serving as a source of comfort and support. Around the world, we have already seen an extensive demonstration of religious solidarity. The Network encourages religious and traditional actors to take action to help prevent COVID-19 in their communities. Click here to learn more.
Provided below are the response and recommendations of Network Members and Supporters pertaining to COVID-19.
We will continue to monitor and update the responses of our members and supporters pertaining to COVID-19. Members and supporters of the Network are encouraged to share their resources pertaining to COVID-19 to: sarah.tyler@kua.fi
ACT Alliance
COVID-19: ACT Alliance Programmatic response
Adyan Foundation
Call to action for religious actors
Berkley Center
Berkley Center & JLI
Faith and COVID-19 Resource Repository
Caritas International
Catholic Relief Services
Center for Faith and Opportunity Initiatives
Cordoba Peace Institute
Muslim Religious Community and the Global War on COVID-19
Dawah Institute of Nigeria
Video: Serving the Family in COVID time
Faith Associates
Advice and tips for Mosques on dealing with Coronavirus 2020
Finn Church Aid
FCA’s support to refugee camps amongst COVID-19
International Partnership on Religion and Sustainable Development
COVID-19 and the work-stream on Gender Equality and Empowerment
International Network of Engaged Buddhists
Statement Concerning the COVID-19 Pandemic from International Network of Engaged Buddhists
Islamic Relief Worldwide
Joint Learning Initiative
COVID-19 Guidance for Religious Communities and Leaders
Joint Statements
FaithGenderCovid19Statement_April2020
KAICIID
New ways to worship and serve those in need
KAICIID expands, “learn at home” Digital Resource Offerings
Protect the Vulnerable”: A Message From KAICIID’s Secretary General in a Time of Crisis
Lutheran World Federation
COVID-19: Churches preparing for an exceptional Easter | The Lutheran World Federation
COVID-19: Solidarity and cooperation should know no borders | The Lutheran World Federation
New Alliance of Virtue
A Statement of Solidarity from the New Alliance of Virtue
Network for Religious and Traditional Peaceamakers
Love your neighbour: Islam, Judaism and Christianity come together over COVID-19
Peace Direct
COVID-19 and the Impact on Local Peacebuilding
Religions for Peace
RfP COVID-19 statement and resource bank
Launch of Global Multi-Religious Faith-in-Action COVID-19 Initiative
Religions for Peace & ACT Alliance
Tanebaum
Physical Distancing and Social Supporting
Tazkiyah Publications
The Muslims’ COVID-19 Handbook 2020 – in Swahili
The Muslims’ COVID-19 Handbook 2020 – in English
Tony Blair Institute
Equipping Governments to Respond to COVID-19
United Nations
Policy Brief: the Impact of COVID-19 on Women
United Nations Development Programme
Humanity needs leadership and solidarity to defeat COVID-19
United Nations Population Fund
Risks of women and girls intensifies due to COVID-19
United States Institute of Peace
Nonviolent action in the time of coronavirus
World Council of Churches
Faces of help: WCC offers resource people to accompany during COVID-19 pandemic
In joint statement, ecumenical organizations across the world stand together to protect life
On World Water Day, WCC and ACT Alliance urge ensuring access to clean water for hand-washing
WCC medical experts urge life-saving measures akin to WHO’s on COVID-19
WCC urges everyone to pray at home
World Health Organization